Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone; of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated

HS v2022 Code: 251710

About pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone; of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated

HS code 251710 covers a wide range of natural stone products that are commonly used in the construction and infrastructure industries. These materials, including pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone, are essential components for concrete production, road construction, and railway ballast. The global demand for these aggregates is driven by the ongoing development of residential, commercial, and public works projects, making this industry a vital part of the broader economy.

Production process

The production of materials under HS code 251710 typically involves the extraction, crushing, and processing of natural stone deposits. Quarrying operations use heavy machinery to extract the raw materials from the earth, which are then transported to processing facilities. At these facilities, the stones are crushed, screened, and sorted to achieve the desired particle size and gradation specifications required for various applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of HS code 251710 materials include the natural stone deposits, such as limestone, granite, and sandstone, as well as the heavy machinery and equipment used for extraction, crushing, and processing. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or diesel fuel, are required to power the production equipment. Transportation infrastructure, such as roads and railways, is also a critical input for the efficient movement of these materials to construction sites and other end-users.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 251710 are the various grades and sizes of pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone that are used in a wide range of construction and infrastructure projects. These materials are often consumed by industries such as 252329 Portland cement, 680100 (Setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)), and 680293 Monumental or building stone, worked, and articles thereof, other than slate, which incorporate these aggregates into their final products or projects.

Revisions to 251710

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 251710. The most recent 1 version of this code (251710) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 251710.

Family tree for pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone; of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated

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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/v2022/2517'>2517: Pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregates for road or railway ballast, shingle or flint; macadam of slag, dross etc tarred granules, chippings, powder of stones of heading no. 2515 and 2516</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251710'>251710: Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone; of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling or for railway or other ballast, shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251720'>251720: Macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste; whether or not incorporating the materials in Tariff item 2517.10.00</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251730'>251730: Tarred macadam</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251741'>251741: Stones; of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251749'>251749: Stones; of heading no. 2515 or 2516 (excluding marble), in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated</a>"]

    

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