HS Code for Monumental stone

Monumental stone that has been simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, is classified under HS code 6802.29. This classification is part of Chapter 68, which covers articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials. Heading 6802 specifically applies to worked monumental or building stone. The subheading 6802.29 is a residual category for stones other than marble, travertine, alabaster, or calcareous stone (which fall under 6802.21) and granite (which falls under 6802.23). To fall under this specific code, the stone must have undergone more than just basic shaping; it must be "worked," meaning it has been sawn, ground, or otherwise processed beyond the stage of crude stone. However, the "simply cut or sawn" criteria implies that it has not yet been polished, carved, or further decorated, which would move it to the 6802.9x series of subheadings. This code is essential for the international trade of semi-finished stone slabs used in construction and memorial masonry.

Products Included

• Sawn sandstone slabs
• Worked basalt for building
• Porphyry blocks simply sawn
• Quartzite slabs with even surfaces
• Other non-calcareous building stones, worked

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification is with Chapter 25, specifically headings 2515 or 2516. Chapter 25 is reserved for crude or roughly trimmed stone. Once a stone is sawn on more than two faces or has a perfectly flat surface, it must be classified in Chapter 68. Another error is using 6802.21 for all building stones, whereas 6802.21 is strictly for calcareous stones like marble. Granite must also be separated into 6802.23.

FAQ

What is the HS code for sawn sandstone?

Sawn sandstone with a flat surface is typically classified under HS code 6802.29.

When does stone move from Chapter 25 to Chapter 68?

Stone moves to Chapter 68 once it has been worked beyond simple squaring or rough trimming, such as being sawn into slabs with flat, even surfaces.