Tarred Limestone Chippings for Road Base from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Source limestone from verified HTS 2515 origins and test for tar adhesion strength to prove 'tarred' status
• Use moisture-proof packaging for powder/chippings to prevent degradation; declare net weight excluding excess tar runoff