Granite; articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface

HS v2017 Code: 680223

About granite; articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface

HS code 680223 covers granite articles that have been simply cut or sawn to have a flat or even surface. Granite is a widely used natural stone material known for its durability, strength, and aesthetic appeal. This industry plays a significant role in the construction, architecture, and interior design sectors, providing essential building materials for a variety of applications.

Production process

The production of granite articles under HS code 680223 typically involves quarrying the raw granite, cutting it to the desired size and shape, and then polishing or finishing the surface to achieve a flat or even appearance. Advanced machinery and tools, such as diamond-tipped saws and grinders, are often used to precisely cut and shape the granite blocks with a high degree of accuracy.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of granite articles under HS code 680223 include the raw granite material, which is extracted from quarries, as well as specialized machinery and tools for cutting, shaping, and finishing the granite. Additionally, skilled labor and energy resources, such as electricity or fuel, are necessary for the various stages of the production process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 680223 are granite articles, such as tiles, slabs, and other shaped pieces, that are suitable for use in construction, landscaping, and interior design applications. These granite products may be further consumed by industries covered under other HS codes, such as 680221 (Granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape), 680229 Granite; articles thereof, other, and 940600 Prefabricated buildings.

Revisions to 680223

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 680223. The most recent 1 version of this code (680223) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 680223 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for granite; articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/68'>68: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6802'>6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680223'>680223: Granite; articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680210'>680210: Tiles, cubes and similar articles; whether or not rectangular (including square), largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in square, side less than 7cm, coloured granules, chippings, powder</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680221'>680221: Marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680229'>680229: Stone; monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680291'>680291: Marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680292'>680292: Stone; calcareous (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster) articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680293'>680293: Granite; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680299'>680299: Stone; natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)</a>"]

    

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