Gneiss Railway Ballast from Mexico
Metamorphic gneiss crushed to AREMA #4 ballast specification for mainline railway track support. Provides excellent lateral stability under HTS 2517.10.00 railway ballast provision. Banded appearance from mineral layering.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Railway engineering certification linking to specific track projects strengthens classification
• Foliation plane analysis ensures proper crushing orientation for strength
• Avoid thin banding; weak lamination risks construction rejection