Electric Arc Furnace Slag Sand from Japan
Sand-like granulated slag from EAF steel recycling, used for road stabilization and soil amendment. Falls under HTS 2618.00.00.00 as it is the direct granulated byproduct of steel manufacturing.
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 leachability tests for state regulations on heavy metals
• Declare in metric tons with moisture content adjustment
• Avoid mixing with non-steel slags to prevent reclassification