Granite Chippings 3-6mm from Japan
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 — 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
• 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