Trap Rock Railway Ballast from Japan
Dense, angular 1.5-3 inch trap rock specifically for heavy-duty railway ballast applications. Exceptional hardness and angularity prevent track settlement. HTS 2517.10.00.15 explicitly includes gravel for railway ballast.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• AREMA ballast specifications certification with LA Abrasion <15% required
• Magnesium sulfate soundness testing documentation essential
• Distinguish from general construction gravel by rail-specific gradation