Basalt Pebbles 1-2 Inch Railway Ballast from Germany
1-2 inch basalt pebbles designed for railway ballast to provide track stability and drainage. Sourced from crushed basalt of heading 2514 but processed for aggregate use, fitting HTS 2517.10.0055 as 'other' pebbles for railway ballast. Durable against weathering and vibration.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Comply with AREMA ballast specs (#1-4 size); include test reports for hardness (Los Angeles Abrasion <30%)
• Avoid mixing sizes; uniform grading prevents CBP reclassification as unsorted gravel
• Label shipments clearly as 'railway ballast aggregate' with HS rationale to speed customs clearance