HS Code for Sandstone blocks

Sandstone blocks are classified under HS code 2516.20, which falls within Chapter 25: Salt; sulfur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement. This chapter generally covers minerals and stones in their crude state or which have been washed, crushed, or roughly shaped. Specifically, 2516.20 covers sandstone that is either in its natural state, roughly trimmed, or merely cut by sawing or otherwise into blocks or slabs of a rectangular or square shape. The critical distinction for this classification is the level of processing. If the stone has been further worked—such as being polished, chamfered, drilled, or carved—it would no longer fall under Chapter 25 and would instead be classified in Chapter 68. The sawing process used to create the blocks or slabs does not constitute "working" the stone in a way that moves it to the higher-value classification of Chapter 68, provided the surfaces remain in a sawn or roughly finished state. This code is used primarily for raw building materials and monumental stone in its initial stages of preparation.

Products Included

• Raw sandstone blocks
• Sawn sandstone slabs (unpolished)
• Roughly squared sandstone for construction
• Quarried sandstone blocks
• Rectangular sandstone slabs for further processing

Common Misclassification

Sandstone is often misclassified under 6802.29, which covers worked monumental or building stone. The difference lies in the finish; if the sandstone is polished or has molded edges, it belongs in 6802. It is also sometimes confused with 2515, which is specifically for marble, travertine, and ecaussine.

FAQ

What is the HS code for sandstone blocks?

The HS code for sandstone blocks that are roughly trimmed or merely sawn is 2516.20.

What if the sandstone block is polished?

If the sandstone has been polished or further worked beyond simple sawing, it must be classified under HS code 6802.29.