Granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

HS v2017 Code: 251612

About granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

HS code 251612 covers granite that has been cut, by sawing or other means, into rectangular or square blocks or slabs. Granite is a popular natural stone used extensively in construction, architecture, and interior design. As a durable and aesthetically pleasing material, granite plays a vital role in the global building and infrastructure industries, contributing to the development of modern cities and structures.

Production process

The production of granite blocks or slabs under HS code 251612 typically involves several key steps. First, large granite boulders or quarried blocks are extracted from the earth using heavy machinery. These raw granite pieces are then transported to processing facilities where they are cut, trimmed, and polished using specialized saws, grinders, and other cutting tools. The final products are rectangular or square granite slabs or blocks, ready for use in various construction and design applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of granite products under HS code 251612 include the raw granite material, which is sourced from granite quarries and mines. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of machinery and equipment, such as saws, grinders, and polishing tools, as well as energy sources, transportation, and skilled labor to facilitate the cutting, shaping, and finishing of the granite blocks and slabs.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 251612 is rectangular or square granite blocks and slabs, which are then used in a variety of construction and design applications. These granite products may be further consumed by industries covered under other HS codes, such as 680221 Marble, travertine, alabaster, worked, and articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, 680223 Granite, worked, and articles of granite, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, and 680229 Other monumental or building stone and articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.

Revisions to 251612

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 251612. The most recent 1 version of this code (251612) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 251612 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for granite; merely cut, 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/v2017/2516'>2516: Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, other monumental and building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251612'>251612: Granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251611'>251611: Granite; crude or roughly trimmed</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251620'>251620: Sandstone;. whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251690'>251690: Monumental or building stone; n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape</a>"]

    

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