Coal Tar-Bound Macadam Aggregate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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