Exporting Natural Stone — Documentation, HS Codes, and What Buyers Expect

The Document Set Every Stone Export Needs

A complete stone export documentation set includes: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading, and a phytosanitary certificate if wood crating is used.

HS Codes for Natural Stone

• 2515 — Marble, travertine, and other calcareous building stone
• 2516 — Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, and other building stone
• 6802 — Worked monumental or building stone (slabs, tiles, countertops)

Certificate of Origin

Most destination countries require a Certificate of Origin (COO) to apply preferential duty rates under trade agreements. Ensure your COO format matches what the buyer's customs authority requires.

Commercial Invoice Requirements

Your commercial invoice must state: buyer and seller details, description of goods (stone type, HS code, dimensions, finish), quantity, unit price and total value, Incoterms, and payment terms.

What Buyers Increasingly Expect

Experienced importers expect: pre-shipment inspection reports, test certificates, quarry certificates of origin, and packing lists with individual bundle weights. Providing these proactively separates professional exporters from the rest.