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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly coal tar with incidental stone
Coal tar, petroleum pitch, or similar exceeding aggregate content classifies under Chapter 27 tar headings, not mineral Chapter 25.
If incorporating slag/dross but not tarred
Macadam of slag or similar waste without tar treatment falls under the specific slag macadam subheading of 2517.
If chemically treated beyond simple tarring for chemical use
Prepared binders or chemically modified tar-stone mixes for non-construction use go to heading 3824 chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Request chemical analysis report detailing tar type (coal tar vs. asphalt) and binding percentage to support 2517 classification
• Include bills of lading specifying 'tarred macadam for road use' to avoid customs disputes over aggregate-only shipments
Related Products under HTS 2517.30.00.00
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.
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.