HS Code 2505Sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26
2 six-digit codes · Heading 5 of 29 in Chapter 25 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Use it to sort silica sands, quartz sands and other natural sands for trade.
Heading 2505 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Sands of all kinds; natural, whether or not coloured, other than metal-bearing sands of chapter 26” classify either at 250510 or at 250590, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 5 of 29 in Chapter 25, Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement, which runs to 67 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 2505 covers
It is the home for sands found in nature. Colour does not change the heading, so coloured and plain sands both fit.
You may also see it written as HSN code 2505 or simply the sand HSN code. These names point to the same heading.
One group is left out. Metal-bearing sands belong to Chapter 26, not here. If a sand carries metal ore, check Chapter 26 first.
HS 250510 vs 250590: silica, quartz and other natural sands
Choosing between the two subheadings comes down to one question. Is the sand a silica sand or a quartz sand? If yes, use 250510. If no, and it is still a natural sand, use 250590.
These are the two codes they land on.
Sand vs quartz, gravel and metal-bearing sands
Several nearby headings sound alike. A quick check of each one saves a wrong filing.
The difference between HS 2505 and 2506 quartz is simple. Natural sands stay in 2505. Quartz that is not a natural sand goes to 2506, together with quartzite, whether roughly trimmed or cut into rectangular blocks or slabs.
- 2517: pebbles, gravel, crushed stone, shingle and flint.
- 2512: siliceous fossil meals such as diatomite, and similar siliceous earths.
- Chapter 26: metal-bearing sands.
HS 2505 import and export data: buyers and suppliers
If you trade natural sands, you want to know who buys and who sells. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries.
Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Start with 2505, or narrow your search to 250510 or 250590. These customs data pages show the importers and exporters behind each code.
Other headings in Chapter 25
Close neighbours of sand include 2504 natural graphite and 2507 kaolin. Open the chapter page to browse every heading.
Related
Nearby headings in Chapter 25
- 2501Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether…1 code
- 2502Iron pyrites; unroasted1 code
- 2503Sulphur of all kinds; other than sublimed, precipitated and colloidal sulphur1 code
- 2504Graphite; natural2 codes
- 2506Quartz; (other than natural sands), quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed…2 codes
- 2507Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcined1 code
- 2508Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite…6 codes
- 2509Chalk1 code
- 2510Natural calcium phosphates; natural aluminium calcium phosphates and…2 codes
- 2511Natural barium sulphate (barytes); natural barium carbonate, (witherite)…2 codes
- 2512Siliceous fossil meals (e.g. kieselguhr, tripolite and diatomite) and similar…1 code
- 2513Pumice stone; emery; natural corundum, natural garnet and other natural…2 codes
Who ships under 2505?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section V: Mineral Products, chapters 25–27.
HS Code 2505: common questions
What is HS code 2505?
It sits in Chapter 25 of Section V and leaves out metal-bearing sands.
Are metal-bearing sands classified under 2505?
No. Heading 2505 excludes metal-bearing sands, which are covered in Chapter 26.
Is quartz under 2505 or 2506?
Other quartz, and quartzite, is under 2506.
How to confirm the correct HS code for sand?
Read the two subheading descriptions and decide if your sand is silica or quartz. Then test your answer with the HS code classifier.
How can I find importers and exporters of natural sand?
Open the import data and export data pages and look up 2505, 250510 or 250590. You will see who ships these goods.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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