Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more

HS v2022 Code: 251520

About ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more

HS code 251520 covers a range of calcareous monumental or building stones, including ecaussine and alabaster. These natural stone materials are highly valued for their aesthetic qualities and durability, making them essential inputs for the construction and architecture industries. As a key component of many high-end building projects, the 251520 industry plays a vital role in shaping the built environment and contributing to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of 251520 materials typically involves quarrying, cutting, and finishing processes. Quarrying extracts the raw stone from natural deposits, while cutting and shaping techniques transform the blocks into usable forms such as tiles, slabs, or custom architectural elements. Polishing, honing, and other finishing processes enhance the stone's visual appeal and surface characteristics to meet the specific requirements of construction and design projects.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 251520 industry are the natural stone deposits found in various regions around the world. Specialized quarrying equipment, cutting tools, and finishing machinery are also essential for the production process. Additionally, skilled labor, transportation, and energy resources are required to extract, process, and deliver these monumental and building stones to the market.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 251520 industry are finished stone products, such as tiles, slabs, and custom architectural elements, which are used in a wide range of construction and design applications. These materials are often consumed by industries like 441120 Wood windows and doors manufacturing, 327310 Cement manufacturing, and 238310 Drywall and insulation contractors, as they are integral components of high-quality buildings and structures.

Revisions to 251520

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 251520. The most recent 1 version of this code (251520) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 251520.

Family tree for ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/25'>25: Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2515'>2515: Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous stone; of an apparent specific gravity of less than 2.5, alabaster, whether cut by sawing etc, into blocks, slabs of a rectangular (square) shape</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251520'>251520: Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251511'>251511: Marble and travertine; having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more, crude or roughly trimmed by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251512'>251512: Marble and travertine; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more</a>"]

    

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