Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag Granules from Japan
Granules from BOF steelmaking slag, rapidly cooled to prevent crystallization, used in construction aggregates. This product is classified in HTS 2618.00.00.00 as granulated slag sand from steel manufacture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for expansiveness due to free lime; declare potential for volume change
• Use ISF filings early due to bulk shipments; watch for vessel space constraints
• Confirm no radioactive elements from alloy steels