6804.30.00.00 - Hand sharpening or polishing stones

This HTS classification, 6804.30.00.00, specifically covers hand sharpening or polishing stones. These are typically portable stones, often made of natural stone, agglomerated abrasives, or ceramics, designed for manual use to sharpen or polish tools, knives, or other implements. The defining characteristic is their intended use for manual sharpening and polishing operations, distinguishing them from larger, powered grinding equipment.

In contrast to its sibling categories, 6804.30.00.00 is distinct from millstones and grindstones intended for industrial milling or pulping operations (6804.10.00.00). It also differs from the broader category of "other millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like," which encompasses powered or framework-mounted grinding implements. The focus here is strictly on stones designed for direct, hand-held application.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification under 6804.30.00.00 relies on the precise identification of the product as a hand-held sharpening or polishing stone, irrespective of its specific abrasive material (natural stone, synthetic abrasive, or ceramic) or its size and shape, provided it is intended for manual operation.