Product classification
HS code for Granite chips: 2517.49
Stones, of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated.
Classification of granite chips under HS 2517.49
Granite chips are classified under HS code 2517.49. This code falls within a heading that covers pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone used for concrete aggregates or road metal. Specifically, 2517.49 is for granules, chippings, and powder of stones listed in headings 2515 and 2516, excluding marble. Since granite is defined under heading 2516, its crushed derivatives are placed here. The classification applies regardless of whether the chips have been heat-treated. These products are typically produced by crushing larger granite blocks or as a byproduct of stone cutting. They are used extensively in landscaping, as industrial fillers, and in the production of pre-cast concrete products. The size of the particles is the defining factor that separates this code from the larger blocks or slabs found in 2516.
- Covers
- Crushed granite chippings
- Granite granules for landscaping
- Granite powder
- Decorative granite stone chips
- Heat-treated granite granules
- Also under 2517.49
- Black granite chippings for landscaping
- red sandstone granules for pathways
- basalt powder for mineral fillers
- crushed quartz for industrial use
- decorative river stone chippings
Codes often confused with 2517.49
Common mistake. Granite chips are often confused with 2517.10, which covers pebbles, gravel, and broken stone generally used for concrete aggregates. However, 2517.49 is the more specific code for granules and chips of granite. Another common error is using 2517.41, which is specifically reserved for marble granules and powder. It is important to distinguish the mineral type (granite vs. marble) to ensure the correct subheading is applied.
Top exporters and importers of HS 251749 (the code used for granite chips), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 251749 (the code used for granite chips) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 36% 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 251749, not only granite chips.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $133M 26% of world exports
- 2 China $109M 21% of world exports
- 3 Norway $47M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $512M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $220M 36% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $50M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $46M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $614M 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 granite chips
Brazil classifies granite chips under NCM 2517.49.00: HS 2517.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about granite chips
What is the HS code for Granite chips?
The HS code for Granite chips is 251749 (Stones; of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated). The HS code for granite chips, granules, and powder is 2517.49.
How do I classify Granite chips for customs?
Granite chips is classified under HS code 251749 — Stones; of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is granite dust classified under this same code?
Yes, granite powder and dust resulting from the crushing or grinding of granite are included under HS code 2517.49.
Which countries are the top exporters of granite chips (HS 251749)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 251749 (the code used for granite chips) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($133M, 26% of world exports), China ($109M) and Norway ($47M). World exports came to about $512M, 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 chips (HS 251749)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 251749 (the code used for granite chips) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($220M, 36% of world imports), Hong Kong ($50M) and the Netherlands ($46M). World imports came to about $614M, 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 chips the same in all countries?
The base HS code 251749 for Granite chips 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 chips in Brazil?
In Brazil, granite chips (HS 251749) is classified under NCM 2517.49.00.