HS Code for Quartzite slabs

Quartzite slabs are classified under HS code 2506.20. This heading is part of Chapter 25, which deals with mineral products in their crude or minimally processed states. Heading 2506 covers quartz (other than natural sands) and quartzite. While 2506.10 is used for quartz in its crude or bulk form, 2506.20 is specifically for quartzite, a metamorphic rock. The classification includes quartzite that is in its natural state or has been roughly trimmed. Crucially, it also includes quartzite that has been merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular or square shape. This classification is strictly for stone that has not yet been further worked. The slabs must not have been polished, chamfered, drilled, or otherwise processed into a finished product. The HS code 2506.20 represents the raw material stage of the stone before it enters the manufacturing process for countertops or flooring.

Products Included

• Roughly sawn quartzite blocks
• Unpolished quartzite slabs
• Rectangular quartzite sections for further processing
• Natural quartzite split into slabs
• Quartzite sheets merely cut to size

Common Misclassification

Quartzite slabs are frequently misclassified under 6802.99. Heading 6802 is for worked monumental or building stone. If the quartzite slab has been polished, honed, or had its edges finished, it must be classified in Chapter 68. HS code 2506.20 is only for slabs that are "merely cut" and remain in a raw, unpolished state. Additionally, it should not be confused with 2506.10, which is for quartz (the mineral) rather than quartzite (the rock).

FAQ

What is the HS code for raw quartzite slabs?

Raw, unpolished quartzite slabs that have only been sawn into shape are classified under HS code 2506.20.

When does quartzite move from Chapter 25 to Chapter 68?

Quartzite moves to Chapter 68 (specifically 6802) once it has been polished, decorated, or further worked beyond simple sawing into rectangular blocks or slabs.