Crushed Limestone Aggregate from China
Crushed limestone pieces typically ranging from 3/8 inch to 1 inch in size, used primarily as concrete aggregate in construction projects. This product falls under HTS 2517.10.00.20 as it is broken or crushed limestone, excluding pebbles and gravel, commonly used for concrete production. It meets the chapter note prioritizing heading 2517 for such stone materials.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Verify particle size distribution via sieve analysis certificates to confirm exclusion from pebbles/gravel subheadings; ensure bill of lading specifies 'crushed limestone for concrete aggregate'; watch for misclassification as fluxing limestone under 2521