6802 - Worked monumental or building stone (except slate) and articles thereof, other than goods of heading 6801; mosaic cubes and the like, of natural stone (including slate), whether or not on a backing; artificially colored granules, chippings and powder, of natural stone (including slate):
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Overview
Heading 6802 encompasses a broad range of worked monumental and building stones, excluding slate, which are prepared for use beyond their natural state. This category primarily covers stones that have undergone processes such as cutting, sawing, shaping, or polishing to create articles for construction, decoration, or memorial purposes. It also includes mosaic cubes and similar items made from natural stone, regardless of whether they are mounted on a backing, as well as artificially colored granules, chippings, and powder derived from natural stone, useful for decorative or surface treatments.
Unlike heading 6801, which deals with setts, curbstones, and flagstones of natural stone in their more basic, unworked or roughly worked forms, heading 6802 focuses on more refined and finished articles. The distinction from other Chapter 68 headings lies in the material and the processing. For instance, while heading 6810 covers articles of cement, and 6811 covers articles of asbestos-cement, heading 6802 is specifically limited to natural stone and its worked forms, or artificially colored stone aggregates.
Within heading 6802, further subdivisions classify these worked stones based on their form and application. Subheadings distinguish between specific types of finished articles like tiles, cubes, and similar small pieces (6802.10), and broader categories for other monumental or building stone and articles thereof. These latter subcategories typically differentiate based on the degree of working, such as simply cut or sawn with a flat surface, versus more elaborately shaped or polished items, allowing for precise classification based on the specific preparation of the natural stone.