HS Code for Travertine slabs

Travertine slabs are classified under HS code 2515.12. This code is part of the Harmonized System's provision for calcareous monumental or building stone. The distinction between 2515.11 and 2515.12 lies in the degree of initial processing. While 2515.11 covers crude or roughly trimmed blocks, 2515.12 is designated for stone that has been "merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape." To qualify for this classification, the travertine must have a specific gravity of 2.5 or more. These slabs are typically the intermediate stage between the raw quarry block and the final finished product like a tile or countertop. The surfaces of these slabs are generally left in a "sawn" state, meaning they have not been polished, honed, or edge-worked. If the slab were to be polished or further processed, it would likely move from Chapter 25 into Chapter 68. This classification is critical for customs purposes as it identifies the material as a semi-processed industrial input rather than a finished consumer good.

Products Included

• Sawn travertine slabs
• Rectangular cut travertine slabs
• Unpolished travertine slabs
• Slabs for further masonry processing

Common Misclassification

Travertine slabs are often confused with 2515.11 (crude blocks) or 6802.21 (worked stone). The difference with 2515.11 is that 2515.12 slabs have been cleanly sawn into rectangular shapes. The difference with 6802.21 is that 6802.21 refers to stone that is considered "worked," which often includes honing or finishing for use as tiles, whereas 2515.12 is for raw sawn material.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Travertine slabs?

The HS code for travertine slabs that are merely cut by sawing is 2515.12.

Does this code include polished slabs?

No, polished slabs are generally classified under Chapter 68 (specifically 6802.21 or 6802.91) because polishing is considered a form of "working" the stone.