6802.23.00.00 - Granite

This HTS category, 6802.23.00.00, specifically covers granite that has been worked but not further manufactured beyond simple cutting or sawing to achieve a flat or even surface. This includes granite intended for monumental or building purposes. The "simply cut or sawn, with a flat or even surface" specification is crucial, distinguishing it from more elaborately shaped or finished granite articles.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 6802.21 (Marble, travertine and alabaster) and 6802.29 (Other stone), is based on the specific type of natural stone. While all fall under worked monumental or building stone, this particular code is exclusively for granite, whereas the others encompass marble, travertine, alabaster, and any remaining types of natural stone that meet the physical working criteria.

As a leaf node, 6802.23.00.00 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification hinges entirely on the material being granite and the degree of working described. Examples would include rough-cut granite slabs or blocks intended for countertops, flooring, or structural elements, where the primary processing is limited to achieving a planar surface.