Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone; of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated

HS v2017 Code: 251710

About pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone; of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated

HS code 251710 covers a wide range of natural stone products that are commonly used in the construction and infrastructure industries. These materials, including pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, shingle, and flint, are essential components in the production of concrete, road surfaces, and railway ballast. As a key input for many vital sectors, the 251710 industry plays a crucial role in supporting economic development and growth across the globe.

Production process

The production of 251710 materials typically involves the extraction, crushing, and processing of natural stone deposits. Quarrying operations use heavy machinery to extract the raw materials from the earth, which are then transported to processing facilities. Here, the stones undergo crushing, screening, and sorting processes to achieve the desired size, shape, and gradation specifications required for different applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 251710 industry include the natural stone deposits, such as limestone, granite, and sandstone, as well as the heavy machinery and equipment needed for extraction, crushing, and processing. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are required to power the production facilities and transportation of the materials.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 251710 industry are the various types of pebbles, gravel, crushed stone, shingle, and flint. These materials are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 232010 Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes, 230320 Manufacture of ready-mixed concrete, and 421210 Construction of roads and motorways, among others. The specific applications and characteristics of the 251710 products determine their suitability for different construction and infrastructure projects.

Revisions to 251710

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 251710. The most recent 1 version of this code (251710) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 251710 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone; of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated

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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/v2017/2517'>2517: Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates for road or railway ballast, shingle or flint; macadam of slag, dross etc tarred granules, chippings, powder of stones of heading no. 2515 and 2516</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251710'>251710: Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone; of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251720'>251720: Macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste; whether or not incorporating the materials in item no. 2517.10</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251730'>251730: Tarred macadam</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251741'>251741: Stones; of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251749'>251749: Stones; of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated</a>"]

    

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