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

HS v2022 Code: 68

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
68	n/a	n/a

Code	68
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	2
Datasource	WCO

This Code: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof

Child Codes: 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; Mica; worked, articles of, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica; whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials; Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like; Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate; 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; Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof; 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; 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; Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof; 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; Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate); 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; Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included; 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; Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)

About stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof

HS code 68 covers a diverse range of materials and products that are essential to the construction, manufacturing, and industrial sectors. This industry encompasses the extraction, processing, and fabrication of natural and synthetic materials such as stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, and mica. These materials are widely used in the production of a variety of building materials, insulation products, and specialized industrial components, making this industry a critical component of the global economy.

Production process

The production techniques employed in this industry vary depending on the specific material being processed. For example, the extraction of stone may involve quarrying, cutting, and polishing, while the manufacture of cement typically involves the grinding and heating of limestone and other raw materials. Similarly, the production of asbestos-based products may involve the mining, milling, and weaving of asbestos fibers. Regardless of the specific material, the industry relies on a combination of mechanical, chemical, and thermal processing techniques to transform raw materials into finished products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include a variety of natural and synthetic raw materials, such as 2506 Quartz, 2520 Gypsum, 2523 Cement, 2524 Asbestos, and 2525 Mica. In addition, the industry requires specialized machinery and equipment for extraction, processing, and fabrication, as well as energy sources, such as electricity and fossil fuels, to power these operations.

Production outputs

The outputs of this industry are diverse and include a wide range of construction materials, insulation products, and industrial components. These products are used in the construction of buildings, infrastructure, and other structures, as well as in the manufacture of a variety of consumer and industrial goods. The outputs of this industry are often consumed by other industries, such as 69 Ceramic products, 70 Glass and glassware, and 73 Articles of iron or steel.

Family tree for stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/68'>68: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6801'>6801: Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6802'>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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6803'>6803: Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6804'>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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6805'>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/v2022/6806'>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/v2022/6807'>6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6808'>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/v2022/6809'>6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6810'>6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6811'>6811: Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6812'>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/v2022/6813'>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/v2022/6814'>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/v2022/6815'>6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]


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