Stones; of marble, in granules, chippings and powder, whether or not heat-treated

HS code 251741 covers the trade of marble stones in the form of granules, chippings, and powder. This industry plays a crucial role in the construction and interior design sectors, providing essential raw materials for a wide range of applications. As a key component in the production of various building materials, the marble stone industry is closely tied to the broader construction economy, contributing to infrastructure development and the growth of the real estate market.

The production of marble stones under HS code 251741 typically involves quarrying, crushing, and processing. Quarrying operations extract the raw marble blocks from natural deposits, which are then transported to processing facilities. At the processing stage, the marble blocks are crushed and milled into smaller granules, chippings, and powder, using specialized machinery such as jaw crushers, impact crushers, and ball mills. The resulting products may also undergo additional processing, such as sieving, washing, and drying, to meet specific size and quality requirements.

The primary inputs for the marble stone industry under HS code 251741 are the raw marble deposits found in various geological formations. In addition to the natural marble resources, the industry requires specialized equipment and machinery for quarrying, crushing, and processing the stones. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also essential for powering the production facilities. Labor, including skilled operators and technicians, is another crucial input for the efficient operation of this industry.

The main outputs of the marble stone industry under HS code 251741 are the various forms of processed marble, including granules, chippings, and powder. These products are widely used in the construction and interior design sectors, finding applications in the production of 251710 (Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone of an apparent specific gravity of 2.5 or more, and alabaster, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape), 680221 Marble, travertine and alabaster articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface, and 680229 Marble, travertine and alabaster articles thereof, other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.