HS Code 68: Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials

Q: Is HS code 68 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 68 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 68 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 68?

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 68.

What is HS Code 68

HS Code 68 covers Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section XIII (Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; ceramic products; glass and glassware). The two digits "68" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "68" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 68 Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials Cover?

Section XIII

Chapters (68-70) Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; ceramic products; glass and glassware

Chapter 68

Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials

HS Code 6801

Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)

HS Code 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

HS Code 6803

Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate

HS Code 6804

Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics

HS Code 6805

Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up

HS Code 6806

Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials

HS Code 6807

Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)

HS Code 6808

Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders

HS Code 6809

Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof

HS Code 6810

Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof

HS Code 6811

Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like

HS Code 6812

Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (e.g. thread, woven fabric, clothing, footwear), whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813

HS Code 6813

Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose

HS Code 6814

Mica; worked, articles of, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica; whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials

HS Code 6815

Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included

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What HS Codes for Stone and Cement Articles Do Not Cover

Chapter 68 covers articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica, and similar materials. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Natural stone in raw form

Chapter 25

Precious and semi-precious stone articles

Chapter 71

Ceramic articles, including refractory bricks

Chapter 69

Glass articles

Chapter 70

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.

Related HS Codes under Stone and Cement Articles HS 68

HS Code 6801

Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)

HS Code 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

HS Code 6803

Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate

HS Code 6804

HS Code 6805

Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up

HS Code 6806

Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials

HS Code 6807

HS Code 6808

Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders

HS Code 6809

Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof

HS Code 6810

Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 68?

HS code 68 covers Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials, one of the chapter 68 of the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System. It is the broadest level of HS classification, grouping all products of this type before they are narrowed down by more specific 4-digit headings and 6-digit subheadings.

Is HS code 68 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 68 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 68?