Heading · Section XIII

6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials

6804
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–1.7%EU
  • 30%–50%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$5.5bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 6804 is divided into 5 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 68, articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 6804 into 12 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 6804 covers 9 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 1.7%. 8 of them are duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 6804 into 15 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 30% and 50% (average 47.3%).

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 6804 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free. 6 of them are duty-free. 1 line has a specific or compound duty.

In 2024, countries exported heading 6804 goods worth US$5.5bn (+3.8% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$1.5bn), followed by Germany.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$562.8m.

The United Kingdom ranked 28th among 183 exporters with US$28.5m.

The United Kingdom imported US$93.5m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 12 tariff lines EU Free – 1.7% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 0.2% Türkiye 30% – 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 15 tariff lines · average 47.3% USA Free General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · 1× specific or compound duty

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

6804 · US$5.5bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$86.9kUS$86.9k+US$6.7m+US$56.5m+> US$266.5m

Exports: 183
  1. China: US$1.5bn
  2. Germany: US$613.1m
  3. Japan: US$467.1m
  4. Italy: US$366.8m
  5. Austria: US$328.7m
  6. South Korea: US$266.5m
  7. United States: US$255.9m
  8. Switzerland: US$157.5m
  9. Thailand: US$156.8m
  10. Poland: US$140.7m
  11. Spain: US$98.7m
  12. Netherlands: US$88.8m
  13. India: US$85m
  14. Taiwan: US$68m
  15. Slovenia: US$66.4m
  16. Hungary: US$64.7m
  17. Sweden: US$58.9m
  18. Singapore: US$56.5m
  19. Czechia: US$56.3m
  20. Mexico: US$50.7m
  21. Türkiye: US$50.1m
  22. France: US$49.2m
  23. Vietnam: US$40.3m
  24. Philippines: US$38.6m
  25. Brazil: US$35.4m
  26. Indonesia: US$30.8m
  27. Israel: US$29.4m
  28. United Kingdom: US$28.5m
  29. South Africa: US$23.1m
  30. Bulgaria: US$22.9m
  31. Belgium: US$19.8m
  32. Portugal: US$19.3m
  33. Ukraine: US$14.8m
  34. Hong Kong SAR China: US$14.2m
  35. Russia: US$12.8m
  36. Argentina: US$12.6m
  37. Canada: US$12.3m
  38. Luxembourg: US$10.2m
  39. Finland: US$8.7m
  40. Malaysia: US$8m
  41. Ireland: US$7.4m
  42. Morocco: US$7m
  43. Denmark: US$6.9m
  44. Australia: US$6.7m
  45. Lithuania: US$6.7m
  46. Saudi Arabia: US$4.2m
  47. Slovakia: US$3.6m
  48. Kazakhstan: US$3m
  49. Colombia: US$2.1m
  50. Romania: US$2m
  51. Chile: US$1.9m
  52. Jordan: US$1.7m
  53. Estonia: US$1.6m
  54. Serbia: US$1.6m
  55. Latvia: US$1.2m
  56. Greece: US$1m
  57. United Arab Emirates: US$948.4k
  58. Norway: US$896.3k
  59. El Salvador: US$615.5k
  60. Croatia: US$548.8k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.5bn 27.9%
2 Germany US$613.1m 11.1%
3 Japan US$467.1m 8.4%
4 Italy US$366.8m 6.6%
5 Austria US$328.7m 5.9%
6 South Korea US$266.5m 4.8%
7 United States US$255.9m 4.6%
8 Switzerland US$157.5m 2.8%
9 Thailand US$156.8m 2.8%
10 Poland US$140.7m 2.5%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$562.8m 10.1%
2 Germany US$441.3m 8%
3 China US$343.3m 6.2%
4 India US$296.4m 5.3%
5 Brazil US$245.4m 4.4%
6 Taiwan US$178.2m 3.2%
7 France US$174.1m 3.1%
8 Mexico US$157.2m 2.8%
9 Vietnam US$151.2m 2.7%
10 Spain US$144.3m 2.6%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials?

Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, trueing or cutting, hand sharpening or polishing stones, and parts thereof, of natural stone, of agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives, or of ceramics, with or without parts of other materials fall under HS heading 6804, part of chapter 68, in section XIII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 6804 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 6804 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 1.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the…?

China, with US$1.5bn in 2024 (27.9% of world exports).