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Gneiss Railway Ballast from China

Metamorphic gneiss crushed to AREMA #4 ballast specification for mainline railway track support. Provides excellent lateral stability under tariff item 2517.10.00, which explicitly includes broken or crushed stone for railway ballast.

Duty Rate — China → Canada

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Import Tips

• Confirm the gneiss is crushed, not naturally occurring, to qualify under this tariff item

• Provide AREMA specification certificates to support the railway ballast classification

• Ensure the shipment is free of soil or organic matter to avoid quarantine issues