Railway Ballast Granite Gravel from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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