Product classification
HS code for Stone chips: 2517.49
Stones, of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated.
Classification of stone chips under HS 2517.49
Stone chips are classified under HS code 2517.49. Chapter 25 of the Harmonized System covers salt, sulfur, earths and stone, plastering materials, lime, and cement. Heading 2517 is specifically for pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast. Subheading 2517.49 covers granules, chippings, and powder of stones listed in headings 2515 (marble, travertine, etc.) or 2516 (granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone), excluding marble. This classification applies whether or not the chips have been heat-treated, provided they have not been further worked into finished articles or monumental stone.
- Covers
- Granite chippings and granules
- Basalt chips
- Sandstone powder and granules
- Porphyry chippings
- Crushed flint or quartz (if for aggregate use)
- Heat-treated stone granules for roofing
- Also under 2517.49
- Black granite chippings for landscaping
- red sandstone granules for pathways
- basalt powder for mineral fillers
- crushed quartz for industrial use
- decorative river stone chippings
Codes often confused with 2517.49
Common mistake. Stone chips are frequently misclassified under 2517.41, which is specifically for marble granules and chips. Another common error is using 2517.10, which covers pebbles, gravel, and broken stone generally used for concrete, but 2517.49 is more specific for granules and chippings of the stones mentioned in 2515/2516. If the stone has been shaped or polished for decorative use, it may fall under 6802.
Top exporters and importers of HS 251749 (the code used for stone chips), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 251749 (the code used for stone chips) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 36% 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 251749, not only stone chips.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $133M 26% of world exports
- 2 China $109M 21% of world exports
- 3 Norway $47M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $512M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $220M 36% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $50M 8.2% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $46M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $614M 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 stone chips
Brazil classifies stone chips under NCM 2517.49.00: HS 2517.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about stone chips
What is the HS code for Stone chips?
The HS code for Stone chips is 251749 (Stones; of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated). The HS code for stone chips (excluding marble) is 2517.49.
How do I classify Stone chips for customs?
Stone chips is classified under HS code 251749 — Stones; of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are crushed granite chips classified under this code?
Yes, crushed granite in the form of chips or granules is classified under 2517.49 as granite is a stone of heading 2516.
Which countries are the top exporters of stone chips (HS 251749)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 251749 (the code used for stone chips) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($133M, 26% of world exports), China ($109M) and Norway ($47M). 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 stone chips (HS 251749)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 251749 (the code used for stone chips) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($220M, 36% of world imports), Hong Kong ($50M) and the Netherlands ($46M). World imports came to about $614M, 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 Stone chips the same in all countries?
The base HS code 251749 for Stone chips 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 stone chips in Brazil?
In Brazil, stone chips (HS 251749) is classified under NCM 2517.49.00.