Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more

HS v2017 Code: 251520

About ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more

HS code 251520 covers a range of calcareous monumental or building stones, including ecaussine and alabaster. These natural stone materials are highly valued for their aesthetic qualities and durability, making them essential inputs for the construction and architecture industries. As a key component of many high-end building projects, the 251520 industry plays a vital role in shaping the built environment and contributing to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of 251520 materials typically involves quarrying, cutting, and finishing processes. Quarrying is the initial step, where the raw stone is extracted from the earth using heavy machinery. The extracted blocks are then cut and shaped using specialized stone-cutting tools and techniques to achieve the desired dimensions and finishes. Finally, the stone may undergo additional polishing or surface treatments to enhance its appearance and durability.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 251520 industry are the raw calcareous stone materials found in natural deposits. This includes ecaussine, a type of limestone, and alabaster, a form of gypsum. In addition to the raw materials, the industry relies on specialized quarrying and stone-cutting equipment, as well as skilled labor to operate these machines and perform the necessary processing steps.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 251520 industry are finished monumental and building stones, which are used in a variety of construction and architectural applications. These materials may be used for exterior cladding, interior finishes, monuments, and other decorative or structural elements. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by 441810 Wood windows and doors manufacturing, 238110 Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors, and 238340 Tile and terrazzo contractors industries, among others.

Revisions to 251520

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 251520. The most recent 1 version of this code (251520) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 251520 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more

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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/v2017/251520'>251520: Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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>"]

    

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