Granite; articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface

HS v2022 Code: 680223

About granite; articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface

HS code 680223 covers granite articles that have been simply cut or sawn to have a flat or even surface. Granite is a popular natural stone material used extensively in construction, architecture, and interior design. As a durable and versatile material, granite articles are in high demand globally for a wide range of applications, making this industry an important part of the broader mining and quarrying sector.

Production process

The production of granite articles under HS code 680223 typically involves several key steps. First, granite blocks are extracted from quarries using heavy machinery. The blocks are then transported to processing facilities where they are cut and sawn to the desired size and shape using specialized cutting and polishing equipment. Finally, the granite pieces are finished with a flat or even surface, often through additional sanding and polishing processes.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of granite articles under HS code 680223 include raw granite blocks, which are the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on various tools and machinery, such as saws, polishing machines, and transportation equipment, as well as skilled labor to operate the equipment and carry out the production processes.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 680223 is granite articles with a flat or even surface, which can be used in a variety of applications. These granite articles may be further consumed by other industries, such as 680221 Granite; crude or roughly trimmed, 680222 (Granite; merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape), and 680229 Granite; articles thereof, other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface.

Revisions to 680223

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 680223. The most recent 1 version of this code (680223) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 680223.

Family tree for granite; articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface

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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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680223'>680223: Granite; articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680221'>680221: Marble, travertine and alabaster; simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface</a>"]
B --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680293'>680293: Granite; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)</a>"]
B --> J["<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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