Product classification
HS code for Marble blocks: 2515.11
Marble and travertine, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, crude or roughly trimmed by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Classification of marble blocks under HS 2515.11
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 2515.11
- Carrara marble blocks
- Calacatta marble blocks
- Roman travertine blocks
- Statuario marble blocks
- Botticino marble blocks
Codes often confused with 2515.11
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 251511 (the code used for marble blocks), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 251511 (the code used for marble blocks) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 57% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 24% 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 251511, not only marble blocks.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $295M 57% of world exports
- 2 Greece $108M 21% of world exports
- 3 Spain $25M 4.9% of world exports
World total: $512M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $76M 24% of world imports
- 2 China $63M 20% of world imports
- 3 Egypt $53M 17% of world imports
World total: $314M 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 marble blocks
Brazil classifies marble blocks under NCM 2515.11.00: HS 2515.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about marble blocks
What is the HS code for Marble blocks?
The HS code for Marble blocks is 251511 (Marble and travertine; having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, crude or roughly trimmed by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape). The HS code for crude or roughly trimmed marble blocks is 251511.
How do I classify Marble blocks for customs?
Marble blocks is classified under HS code 251511 — Marble and travertine; having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, crude or roughly trimmed by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of marble blocks (HS 251511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 251511 (the code used for marble blocks) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($295M, 57% of world exports), Greece ($108M) and Spain ($25M). 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 marble blocks (HS 251511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 251511 (the code used for marble blocks) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($76M, 24% of world imports), China ($63M) and Egypt ($53M). World imports came to about $314M, 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 Marble blocks the same in all countries?
The base HS code 251511 for Marble 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 marble blocks in Brazil?
In Brazil, marble blocks (HS 251511) is classified under NCM 2515.11.00.