Granite — HTS 2516
Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
Chapter 25 › Heading 2516
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2516 is a broad product category for certain natural building and monumental stones, including granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, and similar stone. It generally covers stone in its natural form, roughly trimmed, or cut by sawing or another method into rectangular or square blocks or slabs. The heading is about the stone’s material and basic form—not about finished products such as polished tiles, sculptures, countertops, or other articles that may be classified elsewhere.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTS code, start with the stone’s actual composition and then follow the applicable tariff subdivisions. The schedule may distinguish among named stone types and other stone, and may also reflect the product’s form or degree of processing. Read the complete 8-digit description, along with the section and chapter notes, because a similar-looking stone product can move to a different heading when it is further worked or made into an identifiable article.
What to check
- Confirm the stone’s mineral composition and commercial name using supplier specifications, product literature, or laboratory information when necessary.
- Describe the physical form precisely: rough or merely cut blocks or slabs, rectangular dimensions, thickness, surface finish, and whether any edges or faces were further worked.
- Compare the product with every 8-digit description under heading 2516; do not choose a code based only on the first matching material word.
- Check the HTS section and chapter notes, including exclusions for worked stone, tiles, monuments, countertops, and other finished articles.
- Keep photographs, technical specifications, invoices, and processing details that support the classification; request a customs-broker review or a binding ruling if the material or processing is unclear.
HTS heading 2516 summary
Granite is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2516.20 | Sandstone |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2516.11.00.00 👉 | Crude or roughly trimmed | Free | — | $8.83/m3 |
| 2516.12.00 👉 | Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape | 2.8% | Free | 60% |
| 2516.90.00 👉 | Other monumental or building stone | 3% | Free | 50% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2516?
Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.