Product classification
HS code for Travertine slabs: 2515.12
Marble and travertine, merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more.
Classification of travertine slabs under HS 2515.12
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.
- Covers
- Sawn travertine slabs
- Rectangular cut travertine slabs
- Unpolished travertine slabs
- Slabs for further masonry processing
- Also under 2515.12
- Carrara marble slabs (sawn)
- Travertine slabs (sawn)
- Statuario marble blocks (cut)
- Botticino marble slabs (cut)
- Emperador marble blocks (cut)
Codes often confused with 2515.12
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 251512 (the code used for travertine slabs), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 251512 (the code used for travertine slabs) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% 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 251512, not only travertine slabs.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Türkiye $614M 47% of world exports
- 2 Italy $158M 12% of world exports
- 3 Cambodia* ~$59M 4.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.1B 65% of world imports
- 2 India $339M 20% of world imports
- 3 Italy $35M 2.1% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 codes for travertine slabs
Brazil splits HS 2515.12 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2515.12.10Marble, cut into blocks or slabs
- 2515.12.20Travertine, cut into blocks or slabs
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about travertine slabs
What is the HS code for Travertine slabs?
The HS code for Travertine slabs is 251512 (Marble and travertine; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more). The HS code for travertine slabs that are merely cut by sawing is 2515.12.
How do I classify Travertine slabs for customs?
Travertine slabs is classified under HS code 251512 — Marble and travertine; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of travertine slabs (HS 251512)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 251512 (the code used for travertine slabs) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($614M, 47% of world exports), Italy ($158M) and Cambodia (about $59M). World exports came to about $1.3B, 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 slabs (HS 251512)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 251512 (the code used for travertine slabs) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 65% of world imports), India ($339M) and Italy ($35M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 slabs the same in all countries?
The base HS code 251512 for Travertine slabs 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 slabs in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 251512 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for travertine slabs depends on the product's details: 2515.12.10 (Marble, cut into blocks or slabs), 2515.12.20 (Travertine, cut into blocks or slabs).