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)

HS v2017 Code: 680299

About 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)

HS code 680299 covers a wide range of natural stone products, excluding certain types of stone such as marble, travertine, and granite. These natural stones are commonly used in the construction and monumental industries, providing durable and aesthetically pleasing materials for buildings, monuments, and other structures. The demand for these natural stone products is driven by the ongoing need for high-quality construction materials, as well as the growing appreciation for the unique character and beauty of natural stone.

Production process

The production of natural stone products under HS code 680299 typically involves a combination of quarrying, cutting, and finishing techniques. Quarrying is the initial step, where the natural stone is extracted from the earth using heavy machinery. The extracted blocks are then transported to processing facilities, where they are cut and shaped into the desired sizes and forms, often using specialized stone-cutting equipment. Depending on the intended use, the stone may undergo further finishing processes, such as polishing, honing, or texturing, to enhance its appearance and durability.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of natural stone products under HS code 680299 is, of course, the natural stone itself. This includes a wide variety of stone types, such as sandstone, limestone, slate, and others, which are found in various geological formations around the world. In addition to the raw stone, the industry also requires specialized machinery and tools for quarrying, cutting, and finishing the stone, as well as energy sources and skilled labor to operate the equipment and carry out the production processes.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 680299 are a diverse range of natural stone products, including blocks, slabs, tiles, and other shaped or finished stone items. These natural stone products are then used in a variety of applications, such as 441800 Building and monumental stone, 680221 Marble, travertine and alabaster, and 680223 Granite, among others. The natural stone products from this industry are highly valued for their durability, aesthetic appeal, and versatility in construction, landscaping, and monument-building projects.

Revisions to 680299

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 680299. The most recent 1 version of this code (680299) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 680299 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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)

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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/v2017/680299'>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>"]

    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/v2017/680229'>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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680293'>680293: Granite; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)</a>"]

    

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