Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics

HS v2017 Code: 6804

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
68	04	n/a

Code	6804
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	68

Ancestor Codes: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof

This Code: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics

Child Codes: Millstones and grindstones; for milling, grinding or pulping; Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like; of natural stone; Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like; of agglomerated synthetic or natural diamond; Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like; of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics; Stones; hand sharpening or polishing stones, of natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or ceramics, with or without parts of other materials

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate); 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; Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate; Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up; Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials

About millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics

HS code 6804 covers a diverse range of abrasive products used for grinding, sharpening, polishing, and other industrial applications. These products, which include millstones, grindstones, and grinding wheels, play a crucial role in various manufacturing and processing industries, contributing to the efficiency and quality of production processes across the global economy.

Production process

The production of the items covered under HS code 6804 typically involves the use of natural stones, such as sandstone or emery, or artificial abrasives, like silicon carbide or aluminum oxide. These raw materials are then shaped, bonded, and reinforced using various techniques, including pressing, molding, and sintering, to create the desired abrasive products. The specific production methods may vary depending on the type of abrasive, the intended application, and the desired characteristics of the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of items under HS code 6804 include raw materials such as natural stones, artificial abrasives, and bonding agents. Additionally, specialized machinery, such as grinding, shaping, and polishing equipment, is essential for the manufacturing process. Other inputs may include energy sources, molds, and various tools and accessories used in the production and finishing of the abrasive products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 6804 are the various types of millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, and other abrasive products. These items are widely used in a range of industries, including 8443 Printing and related services, 8456 Cutting, grinding, and finishing machines, 8464 Machine tools for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold-working glass, and 8465 Machine tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials.

Family tree for millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics

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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/v2017/6804'>6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6801'>6801: Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)</a>"]
A --> D["<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>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6803'>6803: Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6805'>6805: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6806'>6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6807'>6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6808'>6808: Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6809'>6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6810'>6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6811'>6811: Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6812'>6812: Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (e.g. thread, woven fabric, clothing, footwear), whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6813'>6813: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6814'>6814: Mica; worked, articles of, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica; whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6815'>6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including articles of peat), n.e.c. or included</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680410'>680410: Millstones and grindstones; for milling, grinding or pulping</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680421'>680421: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like; of agglomerated synthetic or natural diamond</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680422'>680422: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like; of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680423'>680423: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like; of natural stone</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680430'>680430: Stones; hand sharpening or polishing stones, of natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or ceramics, with or without parts of other materials</a>"]


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