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Basalt Pebbles 1-2 Inch Railway Ballast from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada

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Import Tips

• 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