Granite Chippings 3-6mm from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide lab test reports confirming granite composition to match heading 2516 requirements
• Declare exact size distribution; fines under 2mm may shift to 'powder' subheading
• Avoid bundling with binders (e.g
• tar) as that triggers macadam classification elsewhere in 2517