Chapter 2618 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 26.18
Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag Granules
Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag Granules are produced by rapidly cooling molten slag from BOF steelmaking, resulting in sand-like granules. This product falls under tariff item 2618.00.00 as it is granulated slag directly from steel manufacture, used in construction aggregates.
2618.00.00Converter Slag Sand
Converter Slag Sand is granulated sand obtained by quenching slag from steel converters, used in concrete and embankment fills. It qualifies under tariff item 2618.00.00 as granulated slag from steel manufacture, provided it is not further processed beyond granulation.
2618.00.00Electric Arc Furnace Slag Sand
Electric Arc Furnace Slag Sand is a granulated byproduct from EAF steel recycling, quenched to form sand-like particles for road stabilization. It is classified under tariff item 2618.00.00 as granulated slag from steel manufacture, as long as it is not processed beyond granulation.
2618.00.00Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS)
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS) is produced by rapidly quenching molten slag from iron production with water, resulting in glassy, granular particles known as slag sand. It falls under tariff item 2618.00.00 as granulated slag directly from iron manufacture, commonly used in cement production.
2618.00.00Iron Granulated Slag for Cement
Iron Granulated Slag for Cement is water-quenched granulated slag from pig iron production, appearing as sand-like granules ideal for blending into Portland cement. It is classified under tariff item 2618.00.00 as slag sand directly from iron manufacture, prior to any grinding.
2618.00.00Ladle Metallurgy Furnace Slag Granules
Ladle Metallurgy Furnace Slag Granules are fine granulated slag from secondary steel refining in ladle furnaces, suitable for fertilizer or asphalt filler. This product falls under tariff item 2618.00.00 as granulated slag from steel production processes, provided it is not further processed.
2618.00.00Pig Iron Granulated Slag
Pig Iron Granulated Slag consists of granules from blast furnace iron smelting, primarily used for cementitious applications. It is classified under tariff item 2618.00.00 as slag sand from iron manufacture, as it is granulated directly from the smelting process.
2618.00.00Steel Slag Sand
Steel Slag Sand is granulated slag sand derived from the steelmaking process in electric arc furnaces, quenched to form fine granules. It is classified under tariff item 2618.00.00 due to its origin in steel manufacture and granular form, suitable for various construction applications.