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

HS v2017 Code: 680229

About 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

HS code 680229 covers a wide range of natural stone products used in construction, architecture, and monument-making. These stones, which are not classified elsewhere under the HS 6802.2 subheading, are simply cut or sawn to have a flat or even surface. This industry plays a crucial role in the global building materials and construction sectors, providing essential raw materials for a variety of applications, from residential and commercial buildings to public spaces and memorials.

Production process

The production of the stone products covered by HS code 680229 typically involves quarrying, cutting, and finishing processes. Quarrying involves extracting the raw stone blocks from natural deposits, using techniques such as blasting, drilling, and channeling. The extracted blocks are then transported to processing facilities, where they are cut and sawn to the desired shapes and sizes using specialized machinery. Finally, the stone surfaces may be polished, honed, or otherwise finished to achieve the desired aesthetic and functional properties.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the 680229 industry include the raw natural stone materials, such as granite, marble, limestone, and sandstone, which are sourced from quarries around the world. Additionally, the industry relies on various cutting and finishing tools, including diamond-tipped saws, grinders, and polishing equipment. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also essential for powering the production machinery.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 680229 industry are a wide range of cut and sawn stone products, including tiles, slabs, blocks, and other architectural elements. These outputs are then consumed by various downstream industries, such as 441120 Construction of residential buildings, 441130 Construction of non-residential buildings, and 439900 Other specialized construction activities n.e.c., where they are used in the construction and renovation of buildings, monuments, and other structures.

Revisions to 680229

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 680229. The most recent 1 version of this code (680229) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 680229 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/680229'>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 --> 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/v2017/680223'>680223: Granite; 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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