HS Code for Travertine blocks

Travertine blocks are classified under HS code 2515.11, which is situated within Chapter 25 of the Harmonized System. This chapter is generally reserved for mineral products in their crude, unworked, or minimally processed states. Heading 2515 specifically addresses marble, travertine, ecaussine, and other calcareous monumental or building stone with a specific gravity of 2.5 or more. The subheading 2515.11 is designated for stone that is either crude or roughly trimmed. "Crude" refers to the stone as it is extracted from the quarry, often in irregular shapes. "Roughly trimmed" indicates that the stone has been shaped, often by sawing, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular or square shape, but the surfaces remain rough and have not undergone any further finishing. This classification is critical because it distinguishes raw material from worked stone. The specific gravity requirement of 2.5 is a technical threshold; if the stone is less dense, it may fall under different headings such as 2516 for granite or 2515.20 for alabaster. The primary characteristic for 2515.11 is the lack of advanced processing; the surfaces must remain rough or only roughly squared to facilitate transport or further processing at a masonry yard.

Products Included

• Raw travertine quarry blocks
• Roughly squared travertine blocks
• Unworked travertine slabs
• Calcareous stone blocks with specific gravity >= 2.5

Common Misclassification

Travertine blocks are frequently confused with HS code 2515.12. The distinction lies in the degree of sawing; 2515.12 is for stone "merely cut" into slabs, which implies a cleaner, more precise cut than "roughly trimmed" under 2515.11. Another common error is classifying these under 6802.91. However, 6802 is for worked stone. If the block has been polished or further shaped for a specific architectural use, it must move to Chapter 68.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Travertine blocks?

The HS code for crude or roughly trimmed travertine blocks is 2515.11.

What is the difference between 2515.11 and 2515.12?

HS code 2515.11 is for crude or roughly trimmed blocks, whereas 2515.12 is for slabs that have been more precisely sawn into rectangular shapes but remain unpolished.