Coal Tar-Bound Macadam Aggregate from Germany
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.
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
• 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