Product classification
HS code for Crude granite: 2516.11
Granite, crude or roughly trimmed.
Classification of crude granite under HS 2516.11
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.
- Covers
- Raw granite blocks
- Roughly trimmed granite
- Unworked quarry granite
- Granite boulders for industrial processing
- Roughly squared granite blocks
- Also under 2516.11
- Indian Black Galaxy granite blocks
- Brazilian Ornamental White granite boulders
- Norwegian Blue Pearl rough blocks
- South African Rustenburg granite
- Chinese G603 crude granite
Codes often confused with 2516.11
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 251611 (the code used for crude granite), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 251611 (the code used for crude granite) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 251611, not only crude granite.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $310M 59% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $32M 6.1% of world exports
- 3 Spain $31M 5.8% of world exports
World total: $524M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $457M 51% of world imports
- 2 Italy $115M 13% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $73M 8.0% of world imports
World total: $905M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for crude granite
Brazil classifies crude granite under NCM 2516.11.00: HS 2516.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about crude granite
What is the HS code for Crude granite?
The HS code for Crude granite is 251611 (Granite; crude or roughly trimmed). The HS code for crude or roughly trimmed granite is 2516.11.
How do I classify Crude granite for customs?
Crude granite is classified under HS code 251611 — Granite; crude or roughly trimmed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of crude granite (HS 251611)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 251611 (the code used for crude granite) in UN Comtrade data were India ($310M, 59% of world exports), South Africa ($32M) and Spain ($31M). World exports came to about $524M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of crude granite (HS 251611)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 251611 (the code used for crude granite) in UN Comtrade data were China ($457M, 51% of world imports), Italy ($115M) and the United Kingdom ($73M). World imports came to about $905M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Crude granite the same in all countries?
The base HS code 251611 for Crude granite is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for crude granite in Brazil?
In Brazil, crude granite (HS 251611) is classified under NCM 2516.11.00.