Railway Ballast Crushed Stone from Germany
Hard crushed stone, typically basalt or granite sized 1.5-2.5 inches, used as railway ballast to support tracks and facilitate drainage. Meets HTS 2517.10.00 criteria as broken stone for railway ballast applications. Angular shape from crushing prevents shifting under load.
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
• Provide AREMA #1, #2, or #3 ballast specifications to prove railway end-use classification
• Include LA abrasion test results showing durability for high-traffic rail applications
• Avoid mixing with fines; contaminated ballast risks reclassification as general gravel