Quartzite Chippings from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Silica content (>95%) certification prevents confusion with sand headings
• Declare intended use vaguely; specific 'filter media' risks end-use reclassification
• Heat-treated quartzite needs processing logs to claim treatment status