Granulated 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.
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 slag is not granulated but in other forms
Slag from iron manufacture not in granulated form falls under heading 26.19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is granulated (quenched) and not ground into powder, as ground slag may fall under other headings
• Keep evidence of the rapid quenching process
• Verify the iron content if statistical reporting is required
Related Products under Tariff item 2618.00.00
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.
Converter 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.
Electric 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.
Iron 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.
Ladle 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.
Pig 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.