Customs tariff code 2516.12.00.00: Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2516.12.00.00 covers Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
2516.12.00.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 25. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 2516.12.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 25SALT; SULPHUR; EARTHS AND STONE; PLASTERING MATERIALS, LIME AND CEMENT
- 2516Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
- 2516.12Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
- 2516.12.00.00Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape
From HS code to customs tariff code 2516.12.00.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
Placas de granito cortadas por aserrado de forma rectangular, presentando en sus caras huellas de las sierras, pudiendo apreciarse al aplicar sobre la piedra una hoja delgada de papel que se frota regular y suavemente con un lápiz sujeto lo más horizontalmente posible.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 2516 12 00: Die Erläuterungen zu Unterposition 2515 12 des HS gelten sinngemäß. (entfallen) bis
1. Zu Kapitel 25 gehören, soweit sich aus den einzelnen Positionen oder der nachstehenden Anmerkung 4 nichts anderes ergibt, nur Stoffe im Rohzustand sowie Stoffe, die geschlämmt (auch mit Hilfe chemischer Mittel, die Verunreinigungen ausscheiden, ohne die Struktur der Stoffe zu verändern), gebrochen, gemahlen, zerrieben, gesichtet, gesiebt oder durch Flotation, magnetische Trennung oder andere mechanische oder physikalische Verfahren (ausgenommen Kristallisation) angereichert sind, jedoch nicht geröstete, gebrannte oder durch Mischen gewonnene Stoffe und Stoffe, die eine weitergehende Bearbeitung erfahren haben, als bei den einzelnen Positionen angegeben ist. Den Stoffen dieses Kapitels kann ein Antistaubmittel zugesetzt sein, vorausgesetzt, dass dieser Zusatz die Ware nicht für bestimmte Verwendungszwecke geeigneter macht als für den allgemeinen Gebrauch. (RV E2501000) 2. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2516.12.00.00 cover?
Code 2516.12.00.00 covers Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2516.12.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 2516.12.00.00 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 2516.12.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 251612. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2516.12.00.00 have?
2516.12.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2516.12.00.00 sit in the tariff?
2516.12.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 25 SALT; SULPHUR; EARTHS AND STONE; PLASTERING MATERIALS, LIME AND CEMENT > 2516 Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone and other monumental or building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape > 251612 Merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2516.12.00.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 2516.12.00.00, for example ES2017SOL0000000000373. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 2516.12.00.00 change?
2516.12.00.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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