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)

HS v2022 Code: 680299

About 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)

HS code 680299 covers a wide range of natural stone products used in construction, architecture, and monument-making. These stones, excluding marble, travertine, alabaster, and granite, are an essential raw material for the building and construction industry. They are valued for their unique aesthetic qualities, durability, and versatility, making them a crucial component in the global economy.

Production process

The production of natural stone products under HS code 680299 typically involves quarrying, cutting, shaping, and finishing processes. Quarrying involves the extraction of raw stone blocks from natural deposits using heavy machinery. The blocks are then transported to processing facilities where they are cut into smaller pieces, shaped, and polished to meet specific design requirements. Advanced techniques such as CNC machining and water jet cutting are often employed to achieve precise and intricate designs.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of natural stone products under HS code 680299 include the raw stone material, quarrying and cutting equipment, abrasives for polishing, and energy sources to power the production processes. Additionally, skilled labor, transportation, and logistics infrastructure are essential for the efficient extraction, processing, and distribution of these products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 680299 are a wide range of natural stone products, including tiles, slabs, and custom-made architectural elements. These outputs are often consumed by the 680221 Marble, travertine, and alabaster and 680223 Granite industries, as well as the broader construction and building sectors, which utilize these materials for flooring, cladding, and various decorative applications.

Revisions to 680299

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 680299. The most recent 1 version of this code (680299) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 680299.

Family tree for 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)

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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/v2022/680299'>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>"]

    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/v2022/680223'>680223: Granite; articles thereof, simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680293'>680293: Granite; articles thereof, (other than simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface)</a>"]

    

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