Basalt Pebbles 1-2 Inch Railway Ballast from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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