HS Code for Crude granite

Crude granite is classified under HS code 2516.11. Chapter 25 covers salt, sulfur, earths, and stone, specifically focusing on mineral products in their natural or minimally processed state. Heading 2516 is designated for granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, and other monumental or building stone. The subheading 2516.11 is specifically for granite that is either crude or roughly trimmed. "Crude" refers to stone as it comes out of the quarry, while "roughly trimmed" refers to stone that has been worked just enough to form blocks or slabs but still retains its natural, rugged surface without further finishing. The classification is determined by GRI 1 and the Chapter 25 notes, which state that products in this chapter may only be washed, crushed, ground, or screened unless the heading specifically allows for other processes. Since 2516.11 explicitly mentions "crude," it is the correct destination for raw quarry blocks that have not been sawn into specific thicknesses or polished.

Products Included

• Raw granite blocks
• Roughly trimmed granite
• Unworked quarry granite
• Granite boulders for industrial processing
• Roughly squared granite blocks

Common Misclassification

Crude granite is often misclassified under HS code 2516.12, which is for granite merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. If the granite has been sawn into a slab with a uniform thickness, it must move to 2516.12. Furthermore, if the granite is polished, carved, or otherwise worked, it moves to Chapter 68, specifically HS code 6802.23, which covers finished monumental or building stone.

FAQ

What is the HS code for crude granite?

The HS code for crude or roughly trimmed granite is 2516.11.

Can crude granite be sawn?

If granite is sawn into slabs of a rectangular or square shape, it is no longer classified under 2516.11 and must be classified under 2516.12.