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Blast Furnace Slag Aggregate from Germany

Crushed blast furnace slag macadam for concrete sub-base and drainage layers in road projects. Specifically classified in 2517.20.00.00 as slag-based macadam incorporating industrial waste materials.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify slag is air-cooled (not ground) to avoid classification as hydraulic cement in 2523

• Screen size analysis certificates prevent disputes over granule vs powder classification

• Avoid oil contamination during shipping; document clean storage conditions