6802.91.20.00 - Articles of subheading 6802.21.10 that have been dressed or polished, but not further worked

This HTS subheading specifically covers articles made from travertine that have undergone a process of dressing or polishing. This means the surface has been smoothed, finished, or made to a specific shape, but no further fabrication beyond this surface treatment has occurred. Examples include polished travertine tiles, slabs, or cut pieces intended for decorative or functional use where the natural beauty and smooth finish of the travertine are the primary characteristics. The material must be natural travertine, recognized for its banded appearance and porous texture.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6802.91.25.00 "Other," is crucial. While both fall under the broader classification of marble, travertine, and alabaster, this specific subheading focuses solely on *travertine* that has been dressed or polished. The sibling category would encompass articles of marble, alabaster, or other worked monumental or building stone that do not meet the specific criteria of being dressed or polished travertine. Therefore, if an article is made of marble and is dressed or polished, it would fall under a different classification, and if it is travertine but not dressed or polished, it would also be classified elsewhere.

As this subheading is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification decisions within this specific category will rely on confirming that the article is indeed made of natural travertine and has been dressed or polished, without any subsequent working, such as carving, engraving, or assembly into more complex articles that would warrant a different HTS code. The key differentiator remains the material (travertine) and the specific processing level (dressed or polished, but not further worked).