HS Code 2516200000 80 Sandstone

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Preferential rules of origin for 2516200000

What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.

Autonomous Trade Preferences (Western Balkans) · Kosovo
EU-Chile Association Agreement · Chile
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria
EEA/EFTA agreements (Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Faroe Islands) · Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt
EU-Georgia DCFTA · Georgia
EU-Iceland FTA · Iceland
EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan
EU-Central America Association Agreement
EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon
EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco
EU-Moldova DCFTA · Moldova
Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention · Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Switzerland, Türkiye
EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia
EU-Ukraine DCFTA · Ukraine

Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, of a thickness not exceeding 25 cm / or: Cutting, by sawing or otherwise, of stone (even if already sawn) of a thickness exceeding 25 cm
EPA CARIFORUM
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
EPA SADC · South Africa

Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental and building stone, merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, of a thickness not exceeding 25 cm / or: Cutting, by sawing or otherwise, of stone (even if already sawn) of a thickness exceeding 25 cm
Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam
EU-Jordan Association Agreement (relaxed rules, 2016) · Jordan

Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Canada CETA · Canada

A change from within any one of these subheadings or any other subheading.
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa

Calcined dolomite / or: Calcination of dolomite not calcined
EU-Israel Association Agreement · Israel

Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental and building stone, merely cut by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape, of a thickness not exceeding 25 cm / or: Cutting, by sawing or otherwise, of stone (even if already sawn) of a thickness exceeding 25 cm
EU-Japan EPA · Japan

CTH; MaxNOM 70 % (EXW); or RVC 35 % (FOB).
EU-Korea FTA · South Korea

Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product
EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore

Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product or Manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 40 % of the ex-works price of the product
EU-Viet Nam FTA · Vietnam

Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement; except for: / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product; or manufacture in which the value of all the materials used does not exceed 70 % of the ex-works price of the product.

Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets

Legal and explanatory notes for 2516200000

2516 CN Explanatory Notes: 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

When squared stones do not have a uniform thickness, classification according to thickness is to be made by reference to the greatest thickness.

Notes to chapter 25

Notes 1. Except where their context or note 4 to this chapter otherwise requires, the headings of this chapter cover only products which are in the crude state or which have been washed (even with chemical substances eliminating the impurities without changing the structure of the product), crushed, ground, powdered, levigated, sifted, screened, concentrated by flotation, magnetic separation or other mechanical or physical processes (except crystallisation), but not products which have been roasted, calcined, obtained by mixing or subjected to processing beyond that mentioned in each heading. The products of this chapter may contain an added anti-dusting agent, provided that such addition does not render the product particularly suitable for specific use rather than for general use. 2. This chapter does not cover: (a) sublimed sulphur, precipitated sulphur or colloidal sulphur (heading 2802); (b) earth colours containing 70 % or more by weight of combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3 (heading 2821); (c) medicaments or other products of Chapter 30; (d) perfumery, cosmetic or toilet preparations (Chapter 33); (e) dolomite ramming mix (heading 3816); (f) setts, curbstones or flagstones (heading 6801); mosaic cubes or the like (heading 6802); roofing, facing or damp-course slates (heading 6803); (g) precious or semi-precious stones (heading 7102 or 7103); (h) cultured crystals (other than optical elements) weighing not less than 2,5 g each, of sodium chloride or of magnesium oxide, of heading 3824; optical elements of sodium chloride or of magnesium oxide (heading 9001); (ij) billiard chalks (heading 9504); or (k) writing or drawing chalks or tailors' chalks (heading 9609). 3. Any products classifiable in heading 2517 and any other heading of the chapter are to be classified in heading 2517. 4. Heading 2530 applies, inter alia, to: vermiculite, perlite and chlorites, unexpanded; earth colours, whether or not calcined or mixed together; natural micaceous iron oxides; meerschaum (whether or not in polished pieces); amber; agglomerated meerschaum and agglomerated amber, in plates, rods, sticks or similar forms, not worked after moulding; jet; strontianite (whether or not calcined), other than strontium oxide; broken pieces of pottery, brick or concrete.

Notes to section V

MINERAL PRODUCTS

Other explanatory notes for the chapter

Note 1 Flotation is intended to separate the rich element of a mineral substance from the gangue by enabling it to collect at the surface of the water in which it has been immersed, while the gangue deposits at the bottom.

Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex

EU trade in 2025 for 251620

Extra-EU imports: €19.1M; 99,467 t
Extra-EU exports: €8.3M

Top origin countries by import value

India €15.8M
Albania €940.1K
United Kingdom €859.5K
China €717.6K
Brazil €257.7K

CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.

UK import duty for 251620

Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.

Import VAT in the EU

Austria 20 %
Belgium 21 %
Bulgaria 20 %
Croatia 25 %
Cyprus 19 %
Czechia 21 % maybe 12 %
Denmark 25 %
Estonia 24 %
Finland 25.5 %
France 20 %
Germany 19 %
Greece 24 %
Hungary 27 %
Ireland 23 %
Italy 22 %
Latvia 21 %
Lithuania 21 %
Luxembourg 17 %
Malta 18 %
Netherlands 21 %
Poland 23 %
Portugal 23 %
Romania 21 %
Slovakia 23 %
Slovenia 22 %
Spain 21 %
Sweden 25 %

Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.

Rules of origin

Preferential rules of origin for subheading 251620 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.

Rules of origin on Access2Markets

Information

When importing or exporting "Sandstone", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 2516200000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.

To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Sandstone", consider the following points:

Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Sandstone".
Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Sandstone" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.

In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Sandstone" is 2516200000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Sandstone".

HS Code structure

1. Chapter

There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 25 was selected for salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement

2. Heading

The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 16 refers to 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.

3. Subheading

The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 20 refers to Sandstone.

HS Code tree structure

2500000000 80

Chapter SALT; SULPHUR; EARTHS AND STONE; PLASTERING MATERIALS, LIME AND CEMENT

2516000000 80

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

2516110000 10

- Granite

2516110000 80

- - Crude or roughly trimmed

2516120000 80

- - Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape

2516200000 80

- Sandstone

2516900000 80

- Other monumental or building stone

Tariff number 2516200000 80 - Sandstone