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

HS v2022 Code: 6802

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
68	02	n/a

Code	6802
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	68

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

This Code: 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

Child Codes: Tiles, cubes and similar articles; whether or not rectangular (including square), largest face of which is capable of being enclosed in square, side less than 7cm, coloured granules, chippings, powder; Marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface); Marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface; Stone; natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface); Granite; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface); Granite; articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface; Stone; monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface; Stone; calcareous (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster) articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate); Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate; 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; 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; 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

About 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

HS code 6802 covers a diverse range of worked natural stone products, including monumental and building stone, mosaic cubes, and artificially colored granules. This industry plays a crucial role in the construction and architectural sectors, providing essential materials for a wide range of applications, from residential and commercial buildings to public monuments and infrastructure. The global demand for these products is driven by factors such as urbanization, infrastructure development, and the growing preference for natural, sustainable building materials.

Production process

The production of the goods covered by HS code 6802 typically involves a series of specialized techniques. Natural stone, such as granite, marble, or limestone, is first extracted from quarries and then subjected to various cutting, shaping, and polishing processes to create the desired products. This may include sawing, grinding, and honing the stone to achieve the required dimensions, surface finish, and aesthetic appeal. In the case of mosaic cubes and artificially colored granules, the natural stone may undergo additional processing, such as cutting into smaller pieces or the application of coloring agents.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 6802 include raw natural stone, such as 2506 Quartz and 2515 Marble, as well as specialized machinery and tools for cutting, shaping, and polishing the stone. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary for powering the production equipment. Additionally, the industry may rely on various abrasives, polishing compounds, and coloring agents to achieve the desired finish and appearance of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 6802 are a wide range of worked natural stone products, including blocks, slabs, tiles, and various architectural and decorative elements. These outputs are often used in the construction and renovation of buildings, as well as in the creation of monuments, memorials, and other public spaces. The products may be consumed by industries such as 6810 Building and construction and 9503 Sculpture, among others.

Family tree for 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

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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/v2022/6802'>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 --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6801'>6801: Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)</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>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680210'>680210: Tiles, cubes and similar articles; whether or not rectangular (including square), largest face of which is capable of being enclosed in square, side less than 7cm, coloured granules, chippings, powder</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680221'>680221: Marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680223'>680223: Granite; articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680229'>680229: Stone; monumental or building stone, n.e.c. in item no. 6802.2, articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680291'>680291: Marble, travertine and alabaster; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680292'>680292: Stone; calcareous (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster) articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680293'>680293: Granite; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680299'>680299: Stone; natural (excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, other calcareous stone or granite), monumental or building stone, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)</a>"]


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