What types of stones are covered under HS-4 2516?

HS-4 2516 covers granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, and other monumental building stones, either roughly trimmed or cut into rectangular shapes.

How do I choose between HS-6 251611 and 251612?

Use HS-6 251611 for crude or roughly trimmed granite, and HS-6 251612 for granite that has been cut into rectangular blocks or slabs.

What does HS-6 251620 include?

HS-6 251620 includes sandstone, whether roughly trimmed or cut into blocks or slabs of a rectangular shape.

What is HS-6 251690 used for?

HS-6 251690 is for monumental or building stone not classified under the previous subheadings, applicable to various other stones.

Can I classify basalt under HS-4 2516?

Yes, basalt is included under HS-4 2516 as a type of monumental building stone.

What packaging is required for importing stone?

Ensure stones are securely packed to prevent damage during transport, typically in wooden crates or pallets.

Do I need special permits for importing building stone?

Check with your local customs authority as some regions may require permits or certifications for importing certain types of stone.

HS-4 2516: Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, other monumental and building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 2516 when importing or exporting granite, sandstone, or other monumental building stones, whether they are roughly trimmed or cut into rectangular blocks. For example, if you're shipping a container of granite slabs for construction, this heading applies.

To differentiate between the subheadings, consider the processing stage of the stone. HS-6 251611 is for crude or roughly trimmed granite, while HS-6 251612 is for granite that has been cut into precise rectangular shapes. If your shipment includes blocks that are not yet finely finished, use 251611.

If your product is sandstone, you will use HS-6 251620, regardless of whether it is roughly trimmed or cut into blocks. This is distinct from the granite categories and focuses solely on sandstone. If your shipment includes both granite and sandstone, ensure to classify them correctly based on their specific types.

For any monumental or building stone not specifically classified under the previous lines, use HS-6 251690. This subheading covers other stones that may not fit neatly into the granite or sandstone categories but are still used in construction.

Keywords & topics

Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.

HS-4 2516 · granite import · sandstone export · building stone classification · roughly trimmed stone · cut stone blocks · monumental stone · HS-6 subheadings · construction stone · stone processing stages

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Crude granite blocks for construction projects.
Saw-cut granite slabs for countertops.
Roughly trimmed sandstone for landscaping.
Finished monumental stone sculptures.
Granite tiles for flooring applications.
Basalt blocks for road construction.
Sandstone slabs for building facades.