Granite Road Base Aggregate

Granite road base aggregate is crushed granite stone graded for use in road metalling and base layers under asphalt or concrete pavements. Classified in HTS 2517.10.00 as broken or crushed stone designed for road construction applications. Often heat-treated to remove moisture and improve compaction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2516.12.00Higher: 37.8% vs 35%

If granite granules under 2 mm

Finer granules from heading 2516 granite move to 2517.10 only if specifically for concrete/road use.

2517.20.00Same rate: 35%

If made from 2515/2516 stone granules or powder

Processed granules/chippings of marble/travertine have separate subheading even for same end uses.

6802.23.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If further processed into mosaic cubes

Chapter exclusions send worked marble/granite products to chapter 68 worked monumental stone.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include engineering specs showing use for road metalling (AASHTO M43 grading) to distinguish from decorative stone

Document quarry source and crushing process; heat-treated granite requires processing certificates

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