HS Code for Artificial stone products

Artificial stone products are classified under HS code 6810.99. This classification is part of Chapter 68, which encompasses articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials. Heading 6810 specifically covers articles of cement, concrete, or artificial stone, whether or not reinforced. Artificial stone is defined in the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 68 as an imitation of natural stone obtained by agglomerating fragments of natural stone or other mineral substances (such as crushed marble, limestone, or quartz) with binders like cement, plastics, or resins. The classification 6810.99 is a residual subheading for "other" articles that are not prefabricated structural components for building or civil engineering (6810.91) and are not tiles or bricks (6810.11/19). Classification is driven by the material composition and the fact that the item is a finished article. The manufacturing process usually involves molding, casting, or pressing the mixture into a specific shape. Because these products are intended for decorative or functional use but do not serve as primary structural building blocks, they fall into this "not elsewhere classified" (n.e.c.) category.

Products Included

• Artificial stone statues and statuettes
• Ornamental vases and flower pots
• Architectural ornaments and moldings
• Artificial stone furniture (e.g., benches)
• Troughs and basins made of agglomerated stone
• Decorative columns and balustrades

Common Misclassification

These products are often confused with HS code 6802, which is reserved for worked monumental or building stone of natural origin. If the stone is quarried and then carved, it belongs in 6802; if it is crushed and rebound, it belongs in 6810. Another common misclassification is 3926.90 (other articles of plastics) when the resin binder content is very high. However, if the mineral character predominates, 6810 is the correct heading. Finally, tiles of artificial stone must be classified under 6810.19 rather than 6810.99.

FAQ

What is the HS code for artificial stone products?

The HS code for miscellaneous artificial stone products (excluding tiles and structural components) is 6810.99.

Does this code include quartz countertops?

Quartz countertops are often classified under 6810.99 if they are finished articles, though some jurisdictions may classify them under 6810.19 if they are imported as simple slabs or tiles.