Other
Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling, or for railway or other ballast; shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated; macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste, whether or not incorporating the materials cited in the first part of the heading; tarred macadam; granules, chippings and powder, of stones of heading 2515 or 2516, whether or not heat-treated: > Granules, chippings and powder, of stones of heading 2515 or 2516, whether or not heat-treated: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 2517.49.00.00
Granite Chippings 3-6mm
Chippings of granite stone (heading 2516) crushed to 3-6 mm size, ideal for pathway surfacing, railway ballast fines, or asphalt mixes. Falls under HTS 2517.49.00.00 as 'chippings' of heading 2516 stones, whether heat-treated or not. Distinguished from powder by coarser grain size.
Limestone Powder Fines
Fine powder derived from crushed limestone (heading 2515), particle size under 2mm, used in cement production, animal feed supplements, or soil amendment. HTS 2517.49.00.00 covers such powders of heading 2515/2516 stones, post-crushing. Not to be confused with precipitated calcium carbonate chemicals.
Quartzite Chippings
Chippings from crushed quartzite (heading 2516), 5-10mm, for decorative gravel, terrazzo flooring aggregates, or water filtration. HTS 2517.49.00.00 as chippings of 2516 stones. High silica content distinguishes from marble.
Travertine Powder
Fine powder from ground travertine limestone (heading 2515), used in paints, plastics fillers, or restoration mortars. Under HTS 2517.49.00.00 as powder of 2515 stones, particle size <75 microns typical.
Gneiss Granules
Granules of crushed gneiss metamorphic rock (heading 2516), 2-4mm, for concrete countertops or garden mulch. HTS 2517.49.00.00 for processed granules of such stones.
Sandstone Chippings
Chippings from crushed sandstone (heading 2516), used in hydraulic fracturing or roofing granules. HTS 2517.49.00.00 applies.
Syenite Powder
Powdered syenite (heading 2516) for ceramics and glassmaking. Fine grind under 2517.49.00.00.
Diorite Granules
Crushed diorite granules for abrasives base. HTS 2517.49.00.00.
Serpentine Chippings
Chippings of serpentine stone for decoration. 2517.49.00.00.
Porphyry Powder
Ground porphyry for pigments. 2517.49.00.00.
Anorthosite Granules
Crushed anorthosite for fillers. 2517.49.00.00.
Perthite Chippings
Chippings for specialty concrete. 2517.49.00.00.
Micaceous Granite Powder
Powder with mica flakes from granite crush, for paints. 2517.49.00.00 (not pure mica splittings).
Crushed Marble Granules
Granules produced by crushing marble stone from heading 2515, typically ranging from 2-5 mm in size, used in decorative concrete mixes and landscaping. Classified under HTS 2517.49.00.00 as granules of stones from heading 2515, not further processed beyond crushing and sizing. Excludes use in road ballast or concrete aggregates where larger pebbles might apply.
Basalt Granules 4-8mm
Granules of crushed basalt rock (heading 2516), sized 4-8mm, commonly used in railroad ballast, concrete additives, or filtration media. Classified in HTS 2517.49.00.00 for granules/chippings/powder of 2516 stones. Heat-treatment optional for durability.