HS Code for Marble blocks

Marble blocks are classified under HS code 251511, which pertains to crude or roughly trimmed marble and travertine. This classification is part of Chapter 25, which covers salt, sulfur, earths, and stone. To qualify for this code, the marble must have a specific gravity of 2.5 or more. The stone must be in its raw state, having been extracted from the quarry and potentially subjected to basic trimming by sawing or other means to form rectangular or square blocks. The essential characteristic for classification under 251511 is the lack of further processing; once the stone is polished, carved, or further worked beyond simple squaring, it moves into Chapter 68. This code is critical for the raw materials industry, ensuring that unprocessed mineral products are distinguished from finished masonry or architectural elements.

Products Included

• Raw marble blocks directly from the quarry
• Roughly trimmed travertine blocks
• Marble slabs roughly sawn into rectangular shapes
• Unworked ecaussine and other calcareous monumental stone
• Square-cut marble blocks for further processing

Common Misclassification

Marble blocks are often confused with HS code 251512, which covers marble and travertine that has been merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular shape but is more processed than the "crude" state. Furthermore, if the marble has been polished or honed, it must be classified under 680221, as it is no longer considered a raw mineral product.

FAQ

What is the HS code for marble blocks?

The HS code for crude or roughly trimmed marble blocks is 251511.

Does this code include marble used for statues?

Only if the marble is in its raw, unworked block form. Once it is shaped or carved into a sculpture, it is classified under 680291 or 970300.