Stones; of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated

HS v2017 Code: 251741

About stones; of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated

HS code 251741 covers the trade of marble stones in the form of granules, chippings, and powder. This industry plays a crucial role in the construction and interior design sectors, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of applications. As a key component of the broader 25 Mining and Quarrying industry, the production and trade of these marble products contribute significantly to the global economy.

Production process

The production of marble stones under HS code 251741 typically involves quarrying, crushing, and processing. Quarrying operations extract the raw marble from natural deposits, often using heavy machinery and explosives. The extracted blocks are then transported to processing facilities, where they are crushed, ground, and sieved to produce the desired granules, chippings, and powder. Heat treatment may be applied to some products to enhance their physical properties or appearance.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of HS code 251741 products are the raw marble deposits found in various regions around the world. In addition to the natural resource, the industry relies on specialized mining and processing equipment, such as excavators, crushers, and sieving machines. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also essential for powering the production facilities.

Production outputs

The main outputs of HS code 251741 are marble granules, chippings, and powder, which are used in a variety of applications. These products are commonly used in the construction industry for flooring, wall cladding, and decorative elements. They are also utilized in the production of 68 Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials and 69 Ceramic products industries.

Revisions to 251741

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 251741. The most recent 1 version of this code (251741) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 251741 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for stones; of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, 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/v2017/251741'>251741: Stones; of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/251730'>251730: Tarred macadam</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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