Dimension Stone
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Dimension stone is natural stone cut and finished to specified sizes for construction and decoration (slabs, tiles, cut-to-size). Distinct from crushed aggregate stone.
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Ex Works (EXW) means the buyer takes the goods at the seller’s premises and arranges onward transport and export formalities. In Turkish stone trade it is often written fabrika teslim. It is an Incoterm-style delivery basis, not a product finish.
FOB (Free On Board) is the Incoterm where the seller delivers goods on board the vessel at the named port of shipment. In stone trade it is written FOB, F.O.B., or with a port (FOB Aliağa). Risk passes once goods are on board.
Document confirming that a payment or bank transfer occurred. In trade it also appears as dekont (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.
Preliminary invoice issued before the final commercial invoice. In trade it also appears as factura proforma (Spanish), proforma fatura (Turkish). Attested most in Spain, Turkey, and Argentina.
DAP (Delivered At Place) means the seller delivers goods ready for unloading at the named place. In stone trade it is used when door or named-place delivery is quoted. Duties and import clearance usually remain with the buyer.
Representative stone piece for identification, testing, or evaluation. In trade it also appears as numune (Turkish), muestra (Spanish), numuneler (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey and Spain.
Exterior stone cladding is natural-stone facing installed on a building façade or exterior wall. Specs cover thickness, fixings, finish, and weather exposure. Distinct from interior wall covering.
CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) is the Incoterm covering cost, insurance, and freight to the named destination port. Buyers receive a landed-port price; inland delivery after POD is separate. Common on stone export offers.
A mockup is a full-size sample assembly used to verify appearance, joints, and installation methods before production. Common for façades and large stone projects.
Countertop or worktop surface. In trade it also appears as encimeras (Spanish), encimera (Spanish). Attested most in Spain and Venezuela.
A bill of quantities (BOQ) itemizes stone elements and quantities for tenders or construction take-offs. Project document language, not a factory selection grade.
Construction project or physical work site. In trade it also appears as obra (Spanish). Attested most in Spain.
Harmonized System commodity classification code. In trade it also appears as GTIP (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.
All-inclusive freight is a shipping rate presented as covering the main freight components in one figure. Confirm what is included (THC, docs, etc.) on the quote. In trade it also appears as All in (English), todo incluido (Spanish). Attested most in Spain and Turkey.
Associate member is an association membership class for firms supplying auxiliary materials, machinery, or services to the stone industry—not necessarily quarry producers.
Countertop application means stone used for kitchen or bathroom worktops. Thickness (often 2–3 cm), finish, and edge profile are key order fields. In trade it also appears as countertops (English). Attested most in the US and CA.
See also
How the trade says it
esSpanish
| Term | Markets | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| dimensionado | TR×1 | ×1 |
- TR×1
trTurkish
| Term | Markets | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| boyutlandırılmış taş | TR×1 | ×1 |
- TR×1
enEnglish
| Term | Markets | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| dimension stone | US×20 | ×36 |
| dimension stones | DE×1GB×1 | ×6 |
| Dimensional Stone | US×2 | ×2 |
| natural dimension stone | US×1 | ×1 |
- US×20
- DE×1GB×1
- US×2
- US×1
FAQ
What does "dimension stone" mean in United States?
In United States, traders use "dimension stone" for Dimension Stone. Dimension stone is natural stone cut and finished to specified sizes for construction and decoration (slabs, tiles, cut-to-size). Distinct from crushed aggregate stone.
US · en · ×20
What does "Dimensional Stone" mean in United States?
In United States, traders use "Dimensional Stone" for Dimension Stone. Dimension stone is natural stone cut and finished to specified sizes for construction and decoration (slabs, tiles, cut-to-size). Distinct from crushed aggregate stone.
US · en · ×2
What does "dimension stones" mean in Germany?
In Germany, traders use "dimension stones" for Dimension Stone. Dimension stone is natural stone cut and finished to specified sizes for construction and decoration (slabs, tiles, cut-to-size). Distinct from crushed aggregate stone.
DE · en · ×1
What does "boyutlandırılmış taş" mean in Turkey?
In Turkey, traders use "boyutlandırılmış taş" for Dimension Stone. Dimension stone is natural stone cut and finished to specified sizes for construction and decoration (slabs, tiles, cut-to-size). Distinct from crushed aggregate stone.
TR · tr · ×1
What does "dimensionado" mean in Turkey?
In Turkey, traders use "dimensionado" for Dimension Stone. Dimension stone is natural stone cut and finished to specified sizes for construction and decoration (slabs, tiles, cut-to-size). Distinct from crushed aggregate stone.
TR · es · ×1
What does "dimension stones" mean in United Kingdom?
In United Kingdom, traders use "dimension stones" for Dimension Stone. Dimension stone is natural stone cut and finished to specified sizes for construction and decoration (slabs, tiles, cut-to-size). Distinct from crushed aggregate stone.
GB · en · ×1
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