HS Code 6804Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics

What HS code 6804 covers

Heading 6804 is for tools that wear material away. They grind, sharpen or polish. The heading also covers parts of these tools.

The phrase "without frameworks" matters. It means the wheel or stone is sold on its own, with no frame or housing around it. If the item comes mounted in a machine or stand, you must look at how it is described in other headings.

The goods can be made in three ways. Some are cut from natural stone. Some are made from natural or artificial abrasive grains pressed together into a solid shape. Some are made of ceramics. Grinding wheels, millstones, grindstones and hand stones all fit this pattern.

The heading belongs to Chapter 68, which is the home of worked stone, cement, mica and similar goods. You can browse the whole chapter on the page for Chapter 68: stone, plaster and cement articles.

HS code for grinding wheels: how to pick the right subheading

Start with the job the tool does. Then look at what it is made of. These two questions settle most cases.

Use the notes below as a guide. The exact customs wording in the table above is what decides a classification.

• Think of grain mills and pulping work.
• 680421: wheels and stones made of agglomerated diamond, either synthetic or natural.
• Many ceramic grinding wheels and bonded abrasive wheels sit here.
• The stone itself is the grinding material.
• These are held and used by hand, such as a stone for sharpening a blade.

HS 6804 vs 6805 and other Chapter 68 headings

Not sure that 6804 is right? Check the neighbours before you file.

The most common mix-up is with HS 6805. Think of sanding cloth or sandpaper. The test is simple: is the abrasive loose on a flexible backing, or is it a solid shaped tool?

Heading 6815 is a catch-all. It holds stone and mineral articles, including carbon fibre goods and peat articles, that are not named anywhere else. Use it only when no more exact heading fits.

A polished slab for a floor or a wall belongs there, not with grinding tools.

Heading 6813 is for friction material, such as brake and clutch pads. These are made to grip, not to grind, so they stay out of 6804.

If you still cannot decide, try the HS code classifier.

Who imports and exports HS 6804 goods

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