Slag Macadam for Road Base from Japan
Crushed slag from steel production processed into macadam aggregate for road construction base layers. Classified under HTS 2517.20.00.00 as macadam of slag, a common industrial waste material used directly in road metalling without further processing beyond crushing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify slag origin certification to confirm it's industrial waste, not classified as metallurgical products under Chapter 72
• Ensure particle size distribution meets ASTM standards for road aggregates to avoid reclassification as simple waste
• Provide waste handling permits if importing in bulk to comply with environmental regulations