Product classification

HS code for Marble sculptures: 6802.91

Marble, travertine and alabaster, articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface).

Classification of marble sculptures under HS 6802.91

Marble sculptures and ornamental articles are classified under HS code 680291. This code falls within Chapter 68, which covers articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials. Classification under 680291 is reserved for marble, travertine, and alabaster that has been "further worked" than simply cut or sawn. This includes stone that has been carved, molded, polished, or otherwise decorated. The distinction is based on the level of craftsmanship and the intended use as a decorative or functional object rather than a basic building material. While flat, polished slabs are in 680221, any three-dimensional shaping or artistic carving moves the product to 680291. This code is used for commercial decorative items; however, original works of art created by an artist may be eligible for Chapter 97.

Covers
  • Carved marble statues and figurines
  • Ornamental marble vases and bowls
  • Marble columns with decorative capitals
  • Bas-relief carvings in marble
  • Marble pedestals and plinths with moldings
  • Decorative marble fireplace surrounds
Also under 6802.91
  • Italian marble statues
  • custom-fabricated marble vanity tops
  • architectural elements from specialized stone workshops
  • Restoration Hardware (marble furniture)
  • Waterworks (marble bath fixtures)

Codes often confused with 6802.91

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 970300, which is for original sculptures and statuary. To qualify for 9703, the item must be an original work of art, whereas 680291 covers mass-produced or commercial decorative marble. Additionally, simple flat marble slabs are often wrongly placed here instead of 680221.

97.03Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material6802.21Marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface

Top exporters and importers of HS 680291 (the code used for marble sculptures), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680291 (the code used for marble sculptures) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% 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 680291, not only marble sculptures.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $1.1B
  2. 2 Italy $844M
  3. 3 Türkiye $750M

World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $1.2B
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$183M
  3. 3 Australia $122M

World total: $3.2B 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 marble sculptures

Brazil classifies marble sculptures under NCM 6802.91.00: HS 6802.91 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about marble sculptures

What is the HS code for Marble sculptures?

The HS code for Marble sculptures is 680291 (Marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)). The HS code for worked marble sculptures and ornamental articles is 680291.

How do I classify Marble sculptures for customs?

Marble sculptures is classified under HS code 680291 — Marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is a marble sink classified as a sculpture?

No, a marble sink is generally classified under 680291 as an article of marble, but some jurisdictions may classify sanitary ware under specific headings in Chapter 68 or 69.

Which countries are the top exporters of marble sculptures (HS 680291)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680291 (the code used for marble sculptures) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 35% of world exports), Italy ($844M) and Türkiye ($750M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 sculptures (HS 680291)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 680291 (the code used for marble sculptures) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 39% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $183M) and Australia ($122M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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 sculptures the same in all countries?

The base HS code 680291 for Marble sculptures 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 sculptures in Brazil?

In Brazil, marble sculptures (HS 680291) is classified under NCM 6802.91.00.