Monumental or building stone; n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

HS v2022 Code: 251690

About monumental or building stone; n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

HS code 251690 covers a wide range of monumental or building stones that are not classified elsewhere in heading 2516. These stones are commonly used in the construction and architecture industries, as they provide both functional and aesthetic value to buildings and structures. The global trade in these types of stones is significant, as they are in high demand for various construction and renovation projects around the world.

Production process

The production of monumental or building stones classified under HS code 251690 typically involves quarrying, cutting, and shaping the raw materials. Quarrying is the process of extracting the stones from natural deposits, often using heavy machinery and explosives. The extracted stones are then transported to processing facilities, where they are cut and shaped into the desired sizes and forms, either by sawing, chiseling, or other methods. The final products are then polished, finished, and prepared for transportation and installation.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of monumental or building stones under HS code 251690 include the raw materials (i.e., the natural stone deposits), as well as specialized machinery and equipment for quarrying, cutting, and shaping the stones. Additionally, skilled labor is a crucial input, as the production process often requires precise and intricate work to achieve the desired shapes and finishes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 251690 are various types of monumental or building stones, such as granite, marble, limestone, and sandstone, among others. These stones are used in a wide range of construction and architectural applications, including 441800 Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, 680221 Marble, travertine and alabaster, and 680229 Other monumental or building stone and articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, to name a few.

Revisions to 251690

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 251690. The most recent 1 version of this code (251690) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 251690.

Family tree for monumental or building stone; n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

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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/v2022/2516'>2516: Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, other monumental and building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251690'>251690: Monumental or building stone; n.e.c. in heading no. 2516, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251611'>251611: Granite; crude or roughly trimmed</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251612'>251612: Granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251620'>251620: Sandstone;. whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape</a>"]

    

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