Marble, travertine and other calcareous monumental or building stone of an apparent specific gravity of 2.5 or more, and alabaster, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
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Heading 2515 covers marble, travertine and other calcareous monumental or building stone with an apparent specific gravity of 2.5 or more, plus alabaster, in crude, roughly trimmed, or sawn block and slab form. It splits first by material and then by processing: crude or roughly trimmed marble and travertine, marble and travertine merely cut into rectangular blocks or slabs, and a residual line for other calcareous stone and alabaster.
Products in this heading
- Marble blocks in crude or roughly trimmed form
- Travertine blocks for building or facing work
- Marble slabs cut by sawing into rectangular shapes
- Travertine slabs cut by sawing into rectangular shapes
- Alabaster in blocks or rough pieces
- Limestone and other calcareous monumental stone, roughly trimmed
- Cut blocks of calcareous building stone for cladding stock
How to choose the right subheading
- Material: marble or travertine, other calcareous monumental stone, or alabaster
- Processing stage: crude or roughly trimmed, or merely cut by sawing into blocks or slabs of rectangular shape
- Whether the stone has been further worked after sawing, such as grinding or polishing, which takes it out of this heading
- Apparent specific gravity of 2.5 or more for the calcareous stone lines
- Shape: rectangular including square blocks or slabs
Often confused with
- Heading 6802Polished or otherwise finished marble tiles
Grinding, polishing or edge working beyond sawing moves the goods out of chapter 25.
- Heading 2516Granite blocks and slabs
Granite is not calcareous and is named in its own heading.
- Heading 2517Crushed marble granules, chippings and powder
Stone reduced to granules or powder of heading 2515 stone is classified in 2517.
- Heading 2518Dolomite blocks, calcined or not
Dolomite has a separate heading even when cut into blocks.
- Heading 2520Gypsum and anhydrite
Gypsum is a different mineral and is provided for in its own heading.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for crude or roughly trimmed marble?
Crude or roughly trimmed marble and travertine is 2515.11.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on travertine slabs?
Travertine merely cut by sawing into rectangular blocks or slabs is 2515.12.20.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 3%. Marble in the same form is 2515.12.10.00 and is Free.
How do I classify alabaster blocks?
Alabaster falls under 2515.20.00.00, which also covers other calcareous monumental or building stone, at a general (MFN) rate of 3%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.