River Washed Pea Gravel from China
Smooth, rounded pebbles typically 3/8 inch in diameter, sourced from riverbeds and washed for cleanliness. Commonly used as concrete aggregate in residential driveways and decorative landscaping mulch. Falls under HTS 2517.10.00.15 as pebbles and gravel for concrete aggregates or road ballast.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify particle size distribution meets ASTM C33 standards for concrete aggregates to avoid reclassification
• Provide geological origin certification; granite vs limestone gravel may affect duty rates in some countries
• Ensure bulk packaging documentation specifies use for concrete or road ballast to prevent misclassification as decorative stone