Railway Ballast Granite Gravel
Hard, angular granite gravel, 1.5-2 inches, specifically sized for railway track underlayment. The granite is crushed and screened, which are mechanical processes allowed by Chapter Note 1, and the product is gravel for railway ballast under 2517.10.00.
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 |
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All Programs · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require CFIA All Programs depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Within Range 2516110000–2517100010; Equal To 2517100090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the gravel is not specifically for railway ballast
Granite gravel for other uses may fall under 2517.49 as other gravel.
If the granite is in blocks or slabs, not crushed
Uncrushed granite in blocks or slabs falls under heading 2516, not 2517.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the granite is not polished or further processed beyond crushing and screening
• Declare the product as gravel for railway ballast, not as granite of heading 2516
• Keep records of the crushing process to show it is not a manufactured product
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