Foundry Sand-Slag Macadam Blend
Macadam blending spent foundry sand with steel slag for foundry yard paving and industrial hardstandings. This is macadam of slag or similar industrial waste, and is not processed beyond crushing or screening, consistent with Chapter 25 Note 1.
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 product is not macadam but rather pebbles, gravel, or broken stone of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates or road metalling, without being processed into macadam form.
Heading 2517 covers both macadam and other aggregates; if the product is not macadam, it falls under the first part of the heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the blend is not mixed with materials that render it particularly suitable for a specific use beyond general road metalling, as per Chapter 25 Note 1
• Provide documentation showing the foundry sand and slag are industrial waste and not manufactured products
• Ensure the blend is not processed beyond crushing or screening, as further processing may exclude it from Chapter 25
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