Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or… (chapter 68): which countries import it

Fact sheet

Code

68

Sector

Construction and Materials

Headings in this chapter

• Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)Heading 6801
• Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stoneHeading 6802
• Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slateHeading 6803
• Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramicsHeading 6804
• Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made upHeading 6805
• Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materialsHeading 6806
• Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)Heading 6807
• Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral bindersHeading 6808
• Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereofHeading 6809
• Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereofHeading 6810
• Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the likeHeading 6811
• Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (e.g. thread, woven fabric, clothing, footwear), whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813Heading 6812
• Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or celluloseHeading 6813
• Mica; worked, articles of, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica; whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materialsHeading 6814
• Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or includedHeading 6815

Trade fairs in this sector

• Mondial du Bâtiment (Batimat, Idéobain e Interclima)
• BAU
• Big 5 Global
• Cevisama
• Construmat – Feria Internacional de la Construcción
• Marmomac, la Fiera del Marmo e della Pietra Naturale

What you need to know to export from Spain

Chapter 68 groups 15 product headings, from natural stone and slate to cement, plaster and friction materials. Each heading has its own classification requirements, tariffs and market dynamics. The first step is to identify which heading covers your product: the list on this page shows the main ones and their numbers.

Spain ranked 15th in global exports of Chapter 68 products in 2025 with USD 1 billion imported worldwide. This means Spanish exporters compete in a mature market where quality, certification and compliance with destination country standards matter more than price alone.

Tariffs depend on the product subheading and the trade agreement in force between Spain and the buyer's country. Use Access2Markets to check the applicable rate for your specific product and destination. For EU buyers, tariffs are zero under common trade rules; for others, rates vary widely.

Construction materials face different compliance requirements by destination: building standards, environmental certifications, safety markings and sometimes country-of-origin labelling. Ask your buyer or the customs authority in the target country what applies to your product before you ship.

The United States, Germany and the United Kingdom are the largest markets for these products. Check if your buyer is already established in one of these markets, as it tells you about their experience with tariffs, lead times and documentation requirements.

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