Product classification
HS code for Granite slabs: 6802.23
Granite, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.
Classification of granite slabs under HS 6802.23
Granite slabs are classified under HS code 6802.23 when they have been simply cut or sawn and possess a flat or even surface. This classification is part of the broader category for worked monumental or building stone in Chapter 68. The distinction for 6802.23 is that the stone has been processed beyond the crude state found in Chapter 25, but has not yet been "further worked" into a specific finished article like a countertop or a carved monument. Typically, these slabs are produced by sawing large blocks of granite into uniform thicknesses. They may be polished on one or more sides, provided the overall shape remains a simple flat slab. The HS code 6802.23 is specific to granite, which is geologically defined as an igneous rock with a high percentage of quartz and feldspar. For customs purposes, the flat and even surface requirement is strictly interpreted; if the slab has been molded, turned, or otherwise decorated, it would shift to a different subheading.
- Covers
- Polished granite slabs for flooring
- Sawn granite slabs for wall cladding
- Unfinished granite slabs for further fabrication
- Uniformly thick granite panels for building facades
- Large format granite sheets with sawn edges
- Also under 6802.23
- Ubatuba Granite (sawn slabs)
- Black Galaxy Granite (cut tiles)
- various stone suppliers like Cosentino (natural stone range)
- Arizona Tile
- Levantina
Codes often confused with 6802.23
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 2516.12, which covers granite that is merely split, roughly squared, or squared by sawing but does not have a "flat or even surface" in the context of finished building stone. Another frequent error is using 6802.93, which is reserved for granite that has been further worked into specific shapes or has decorative edge treatments. Importers must distinguish between a raw material slab (6802.23) and a fabricated component (6802.93). Misidentifying the level of processing can lead to significant issues with customs valuations and trade remedy duties, such as anti-dumping or countervailing duties often applied to finished stone products.
Top exporters and importers of HS 680223 (the code used for granite slabs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680223 (the code used for granite slabs) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 74% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 17% 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 680223, not only granite slabs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $775M 74% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $69M 6.7% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $59M 5.6% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$136M 17% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 United States $53M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$40M 5.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $805M 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 slabs
Brazil classifies granite slabs under NCM 6802.23.00: HS 6802.23 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about granite slabs
What is the HS code for Granite slabs?
The HS code for Granite slabs is 680223 (Granite; articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface). The HS code for granite slabs that are simply cut or sawn with a flat surface is 6802.23.
How do I classify Granite slabs for customs?
Granite slabs is classified under HS code 680223 — Granite; articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include polished slabs?
Yes, granite slabs that are polished but otherwise remain simple flat pieces with sawn edges are correctly classified under 6802.23.
Which countries are the top exporters of granite slabs (HS 680223)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680223 (the code used for granite slabs) in UN Comtrade data were India ($775M, 74% of world exports), Egypt ($69M) and Portugal ($59M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 slabs (HS 680223)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 680223 (the code used for granite slabs) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $136M, 17% of world imports), the United States ($53M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $40M). World imports came to about $805M, 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 slabs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 680223 for Granite slabs 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 slabs in Brazil?
In Brazil, granite slabs (HS 680223) is classified under NCM 6802.23.00.