Railway Ballast Granite Gravel
Hard, angular 1.5-2 inch granite gravel specifically sized for railway track underlayment. Provides superior drainage and stability for heavy rail traffic. HTS 2517.10.00.15 covers gravel used for railway ballast per heading description.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If granite granules <5mm for other industrial uses
Granite granules/chippings processed to specific small sizes classify under 2516 granite heading.
If contains >50% lead/zinc ores as metallurgical waste
Ore-bearing industrial waste macadam classifies differently from pure stone gravel.
If specifically broken/crushed granite stone, not naturally rounded
Natural gravel vs angular crushed stone have separate statistical suffixes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Must meet AREMA #1, #2, #3, #4, or #5 ballast gradations with documentation
• Hardness testing (LA Abrasion <25%) required for railway specification compliance
• Specify 'railway ballast use only' on commercial invoice to justify construction aggregate classification
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