Washed Sea Shingle Ballast from Japan
Washed sea shingle consisting of rounded pebbles collected from coastal areas, sized for railway or crane mat ballast applications. HTS 2517.10.00 explicitly includes shingle for ballast uses. Natural salt content removed by washing.
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
• Chloride content certification proves proper washing for steel rail compatibility
• Size uniformity documentation prevents decorative shingle misclassification
• Quarantine clearance for marine-origin materials often required