6802.99.00.30 - Monuments, bases and markers

This HTS category, 6802.99.00.30, specifically covers monuments, bases, and markers manufactured from worked stone. This includes items intended for commemorative purposes, such as statues, commemorative tablets, and grave markers, as well as the structural bases or pedestals upon which these items might be placed. The "other stone" designation within this subdivision indicates that the primary material is natural stone other than marble, granite, or travertine, which are classified under preceding subheadings within 6802.99.

Distinguishing this category from other "other stone" classifications within 6802.99 hinges on the specific intended use and form of the stone articles. While other subcategories might cover worked stone for general building or decorative purposes, this heading is narrowly defined for items serving as monuments, bases, or markers. This implies a function of commemoration, remembrance, or designation, and often involves more elaborate shaping or carving than simple building blocks.

As a leaf node, this classification has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 6802.99.00.30 relies on a careful assessment of the article's final intended purpose and its physical characteristics to ensure it aligns with the definition of a monument, base, or marker. Items that are merely rough blocks or unfinished pieces of stone, even if intended for eventual use as monuments, would likely fall under different classifications until they are worked into their final form and purpose.