Product classification
HS code for Travertine countertops: 6802.91
Marble, travertine and alabaster, articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface).
Classification of travertine countertops under HS 6802.91
Travertine countertops are classified under HS code 6802.91. Unlike raw stone, these items are considered "worked" articles of stone, placing them in Chapter 68. Heading 6802 covers worked monumental or building stone and articles thereof. While subheading 6802.21 covers stone that is "simply cut or sawn" with a flat surface, countertops typically undergo additional fabrication. This includes polishing, edge profiling (such as bullnose, bevel, or ogee edges), and cutting to specific dimensions for installation. Subheading 6802.91 specifically identifies marble, travertine, and alabaster that have been worked beyond simple sawing. The classification process distinguishes between a slab that is merely a raw material (Chapter 25) and a finished product ready for architectural use (Chapter 68). For a product to be classified here, it must have been subjected to processes that change its surface or shape from a simple sawn state, making it a finished article of stone rather than a basic building material. This includes the addition of sink cut-outs or backsplashes that are part of the countertop assembly.
- Covers
- Polished travertine kitchen countertops
- Travertine bathroom vanity tops
- Edge-profiled travertine slabs
- Travertine island tops with sink cut-outs
- Also under 6802.91
- Italian marble statues
- custom-fabricated marble vanity tops
- architectural elements from specialized stone workshops
- Restoration Hardware (marble furniture)
- Waterworks (marble bath fixtures)
Codes often confused with 6802.91
Common mistake. Countertops are often misclassified under 6802.21, which is for stone that is simply cut or sawn with a flat surface. If the countertop has a polished finish or a decorative edge, it must be classified under 6802.91. They are also sometimes incorrectly placed in 2515.12, but that code is only for raw, unworked slabs that have not been fabricated into finished articles.
Top exporters and importers of HS 680291 (the code used for travertine countertops), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680291 (the code used for travertine countertops) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% 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 680291, not only travertine countertops.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 35% of world exports
- 2 Italy $844M 26% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $750M 23% of world exports
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 39% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$183M 5.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Australia $122M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $3.2B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 travertine countertops
Brazil classifies travertine countertops under NCM 6802.91.00: HS 6802.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about travertine countertops
What is the HS code for Travertine countertops?
The HS code for Travertine countertops is 680291 (Marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)). The HS code for finished travertine countertops is 6802.91.
How do I classify Travertine countertops for customs?
Travertine countertops is classified under HS code 680291 — Marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why are countertops not classified in Chapter 25?
Chapter 25 is for raw mineral products. Because countertops are polished, shaped, and finished for a specific use, they are considered "worked stone" and fall under Chapter 68.
Which countries are the top exporters of travertine countertops (HS 680291)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680291 (the code used for travertine countertops) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 35% of world exports), Italy ($844M) and Türkiye ($750M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 travertine countertops (HS 680291)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 680291 (the code used for travertine countertops) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 39% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $183M) and Australia ($122M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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 Travertine countertops the same in all countries?
The base HS code 680291 for Travertine countertops 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 travertine countertops in Brazil?
In Brazil, travertine countertops (HS 680291) is classified under NCM 6802.91.00.