Asphalt-Tarred Macadam for Road Surfacing
Tarred macadam consisting of crushed stone aggregates bound with hot asphalt tar, used primarily for road base and surfacing layers. It falls under HTS 2517.30.00.00 as it is explicitly defined as tarred macadam within heading 2517, distinguished from untreated aggregates or finished asphalt mixes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied without any tar or bitumen binding
Untarred pebbles, gravel, or crushed stone for road metalling fall under the first part of heading 2517, excluding tarred products.
If further processed into asphalt paving slabs or blocks
Articles of asphalt or similar materials in formed shapes like slabs move to heading 6807, beyond raw tarred aggregate.
If primarily bitumen/tar with minimal stone aggregate
Bituminous mixtures emphasizing tar content over stone classify under petroleum bitumen heading 2715, not stone-based 2517.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tar content exceeds 5% by weight and obtain lab certification to confirm classification as tarred macadam rather than plain crushed stone
• Ensure supplier provides documentation proving aggregates derive from heading 2515/2516 stones; include heat-treatment records if applicable
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as asphalt concrete (HTS 2715); tarred macadam lacks fine binders and is for base layers only
Related Products under HTS 2517.30.00.00
Coal Tar-Bound Macadam Aggregate
Crushed granite macadam coated with coal tar for use in road metalling and concrete aggregates. Classified under HTS 2517.30.00.00 due to incorporation of tar with industrial waste-like slag elements, fitting the tarred macadam provision in heading 2517.
Heat-Treated Tarred Gravel for Railway Ballast
Tar-impregnated gravel and shingle, heat-treated for durability, commonly used as railway ballast. It qualifies for HTS 2517.30.00.00 as tarred macadam including heat-treated materials from the heading's scope for railway ballast applications.
Tarred Limestone Chippings for Road Base
Powdered and chippings of tarred limestone (from heading 2515) used for road base stabilization. Falls under HTS 2517.30.00.00 as granules, chippings, or powder of tarred stones explicitly covered in the heading.
Bitumen-Tarred Slag Macadam Mix
Macadam blend of slag, dross, and crushed stone incorporating bitumen-tar for road metalling. HTS 2517.30.00.00 covers tarred macadam including those incorporating industrial waste materials like slag.