Basalt Pebbles 1-2 Inch Railway Ballast
Basalt pebbles, sized 1 to 2 inches, are used as railway ballast to provide track stability and drainage. They are sourced from crushed basalt of heading 2514 but have been processed into pebbles for aggregate use, fitting the scope of tariff item 2517.10.00. The product is not heat-treated and is presented in bulk for rail construction.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the basalt pebbles are mixed with slag or dross for macadam
This subheading covers macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste, whether or not incorporating natural stone.
If the basalt is in crude blocks or slabs, not yet crushed into pebbles
Heading 2514 covers slate, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the pebbles are not mixed with other materials or tarred, as that would change the tariff classification
• Provide a sieve analysis to show the size distribution matches railway ballast specifications
• Be aware that the goods are subject to GST/HST at the border, in addition to any applicable duty
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