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

HS v2017 Code: 251690

About 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

HS code 251690 covers a wide range of monumental or building stones that are not classified elsewhere in heading 2516. These stones are used extensively in the construction industry, both for structural and decorative purposes. They play a crucial role in the development of infrastructure, commercial and residential buildings, and various other architectural projects around the world.

Production process

The production of monumental or building stones classified under HS code 251690 typically involves quarrying, cutting, and shaping the raw materials. Quarrying is the process of extracting the stones from natural deposits, often using heavy machinery and explosives. The extracted blocks are then transported to processing facilities, where they are cut and shaped using specialized saws, grinders, and polishing equipment to achieve the desired dimensions and finishes.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of monumental or building stones under HS code 251690 include the raw materials (various types of natural stones), quarrying and cutting equipment, transportation, and energy sources. The specific types of stones used can vary widely, depending on the local geology and the desired aesthetic and functional properties of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 251690 are finished monumental or building stones, which can be used in a variety of construction and architectural applications. These stones may be further processed and incorporated into 442190 Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c., 681011 Building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone, or 680221 (Marble, travertine, and alabaster, merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape).

Revisions to 251690

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 251690. The most recent 1 version of this code (251690) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 251690 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/251690'>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>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251611'>251611: Granite; crude or roughly trimmed</a>"]
B --> E["<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 --> F["<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>"]

    

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