HS Code 251520: Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more

Q: Is HS code 251520 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 251520 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 251520 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 251520?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 251520.

What is HS Code 251520

HS Code 251520 covers Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section V — Mineral products · Chapter 25 — Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement · Heading 2515 — Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous stone; of an apparent specific gravity of less than 2.5, alabaster, whether cut by sawing etc, into blocks, slabs of a rectangular (square) shape. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 251520 Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more Cover?

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 25

Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement

HS Code 2515

Marble, travertine, ecaussine and other calcareous stone; of an apparent specific gravity of less than 2.5, alabaster, whether cut by sawing etc, into blocks, slabs of a rectangular (square) shape

HS Code 251520

Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more

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What HS Codes for Stone, Cement and Minerals Do Not Cover

Chapter 25 covers unworked or simply prepared mineral products — salt, sulphur, earths, stone, plastering materials. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Sublimed, precipitated, or colloidal sulphur

heading 2802

Precious and semi-precious stones

Chapter 71

Brined or seasoned salt mixes (for food)

Chapter 21

Worked stone articles

Chapter 68

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Alabaster and Calcareous Stone HS 251520

India

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Italy

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China

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Viet Nam

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Iran (Islamic Republic of)

United States of America

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 251520?

HS code 251520 covers Ecaussine and other calcareous monumental or building stone; alabaster, having a specific gravity of 2.5 or more under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement), Heading 2515, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 251520 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 251520 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 251520?