Product classification
HS code for Granite blocks: 2516.12
Granite, merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Classification of granite blocks under HS 2516.12
Granite blocks are classified under HS code 2516.12. This classification applies to granite that has been merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular or square shape. The essential characteristic for this code is the level of processing; the stone must be in a relatively raw state, having undergone only the initial shaping required for transport or further industrial processing. It must not be polished, carved, or otherwise worked. The Harmonized System distinguishes between crude stone and stone that has been shaped into regular geometric forms. Once the granite is sawn into a block or slab, it moves from 2516.11 (crude) to 2516.12. This code is vital for the raw materials industry, separating quarry-level products from finished masonry or construction goods.
- Covers
- Sawn granite blocks
- Rectangular granite slabs (unpolished)
- Quarry-cut granite blocks for construction
- Square-cut granite for monumental stone processing
- Rough-sawn granite slabs
- Also under 2516.12
- Sawn G603 granite slabs
- Absolute Black granite rectangular blocks
- Blue Pearl cut-to-size slabs
- Ubatuba granite sawn blocks
- Kashmir White granite slabs
Codes often confused with 2516.12
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs between 2516.12 and 6802. Heading 6802 is for "worked" monumental or building stone. If a granite block has been polished, honed, or has edges that are further finished, it must be classified under 6802.23 or 6802.93. Additionally, 2516.12 is sometimes confused with 2516.11, which is reserved for granite that is crude or roughly trimmed but not yet sawn into regular rectangular shapes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 251612 (the code used for granite blocks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 251612 (the code used for granite blocks) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 60% 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 251612, not only granite blocks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $166M 32% of world exports
- 2 India $118M 23% of world exports
- 3 Cambodia* ~$59M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $520M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $352M 60% of world imports
- 2 Maldives $80M 14% of world imports
- 3 Algeria* ~$26M 4.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $590M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 granite blocks
Brazil classifies granite blocks under NCM 2516.12.00: HS 2516.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about granite blocks
What is the HS code for Granite blocks?
The HS code for Granite blocks is 251612 (Granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape). The HS code for granite blocks that are merely cut by sawing into rectangular or square shapes is 2516.12.
How do I classify Granite blocks for customs?
Granite blocks is classified under HS code 251612 — Granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are polished granite slabs included in this code?
No, polished granite slabs are considered "worked" stone and are classified under heading 6802, specifically 6802.23 if they are simply polished or 6802.93 if further worked.
Which countries are the top exporters of granite blocks (HS 251612)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 251612 (the code used for granite blocks) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($166M, 32% of world exports), India ($118M) and Cambodia (about $59M). World exports came to about $520M, 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 granite blocks (HS 251612)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 251612 (the code used for granite blocks) in UN Comtrade data were China ($352M, 60% of world imports), the Maldives ($80M) and Algeria (about $26M). World imports came to about $590M, 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 Granite blocks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 251612 for Granite blocks 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 granite blocks in Brazil?
In Brazil, granite blocks (HS 251612) is classified under NCM 2516.12.00.