Marble and travertine; having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, crude or roughly trimmed by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

HS v2017 Code: 251511

About marble and travertine; having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, crude or roughly trimmed by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

HS code 251511 covers the import and export of crude or roughly trimmed marble and travertine, which are types of natural stone with a specific gravity of 2.5 or more. These materials are essential raw inputs for a wide range of construction, architectural, and decorative applications, making this industry a crucial component of the broader global economy.

Production process

The production of marble and travertine covered under HS code 251511 typically involves quarrying the stone from natural deposits, followed by cutting, trimming, and shaping the raw material into rectangular blocks or slabs. This process may involve the use of specialized machinery, such as diamond-tipped saws and polishing equipment, to ensure the desired dimensions and finish of the final product.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the industry described by HS code 251511 are the natural deposits of marble and travertine found in various regions around the world. In addition to the raw stone, the production process may require the use of heavy machinery, such as excavators and cranes, as well as cutting and polishing equipment. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary to power the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 251511 are the rectangular blocks and slabs of marble and travertine, which are then used as raw materials in a variety of downstream industries. These include the 251512 (Marble and travertine, merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape), 680221 Marble, travertine and alabaster, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, and 680223 Granite, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface industries, among others.

Revisions to 251511

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 251511. The most recent 1 version of this code (251511) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 251511 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for marble and travertine; having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, crude or roughly trimmed by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/25'>25: Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2515'>2515: Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous stone; of an apparent specific gravity of less than 2.5, alabaster, whether cut by sawing etc, into blocks, slabs of a rectangular (square) shape</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251511'>251511: Marble and travertine; having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, crude or roughly trimmed by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251512'>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</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251520'>251520: Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more</a>"]

    

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