Product classification

HS code for Travertine tiles: 6802.21

Marble, travertine and alabaster, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.

Classification of travertine tiles under HS 6802.21

Travertine tiles are classified under HS code 6802.21. This classification falls under Chapter 68, which encompasses articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, or similar materials. Specifically, heading 6802 is for worked monumental or building stone. Subheading 6802.21 is reserved for marble, travertine, and alabaster that has been "simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface." This applies to tiles that have been cut to specific dimensions for flooring, wall cladding, or paving. Even if the tiles have been honed or tumbled to achieve a specific texture, they remain under this code as long as they do not feature ornate carvings or complex edge treatments that would push them into the "other" category of 6802.91. The distinction between 6802.21 and the raw slabs in 2515.12 is that tiles are finished products intended for a specific architectural application, whereas 2515.12 slabs are often considered raw materials for further cutting. The flat and even surface requirement is key; if the surface is molded or carved, the classification changes.

Covers
  • Travertine floor tiles
  • Travertine wall tiles
  • Honed travertine tiles
  • Tumbled travertine tiles
Also under 6802.21
  • Carrara Marble (sawn slabs)
  • Travertino Romano (cut tiles)
  • various stone suppliers like MSI Stone
  • Daltile
  • Polycor (marble products)

Codes often confused with 6802.21

Common mistake. Travertine tiles are frequently misclassified under 2515.12. However, 2515.12 is for raw sawn slabs, while 6802.21 is for worked stone ready for use. Another common error is using 6802.91, which is for stone that has been further worked (like polished countertops or carved moldings). If the tile is simply a flat, sawn, or honed piece, 6802.21 is the correct designation.

2515.12Marble 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 more6802.91Marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)

Top exporters and importers of HS 680221 (the code used for travertine tiles), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680221 (the code used for travertine tiles) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 23% 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 680221, not only travertine tiles.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Türkiye $587M
  2. 2 Italy $324M
  3. 3 Egypt $217M

World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Saudi Arabia $380M
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$144M
  3. 3 United States $101M

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 code for travertine tiles

Brazil classifies travertine tiles under NCM 6802.21.00: HS 6802.21 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about travertine tiles

What is the HS code for Travertine tiles?

The HS code for Travertine tiles is 680221 (Marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface). The HS code for simply cut or sawn travertine tiles with a flat surface is 6802.21.

How do I classify Travertine tiles for customs?

Travertine tiles is classified under HS code 680221 — Marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What if the travertine tile is polished?

If the tile is polished but otherwise has a flat surface and simple cut, it usually remains in 6802.21, though some jurisdictions may move it to 6802.91 if the work is extensive.

Which countries are the top exporters of travertine tiles (HS 680221)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680221 (the code used for travertine tiles) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($587M, 33% of world exports), Italy ($324M) and Egypt ($217M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 tiles (HS 680221)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 680221 (the code used for travertine tiles) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($380M, 23% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $144M) and the United States ($101M). 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 tiles the same in all countries?

The base HS code 680221 for Travertine tiles 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 tiles in Brazil?

In Brazil, travertine tiles (HS 680221) is classified under NCM 6802.21.00.