Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS) from Mexico
Granulated blast furnace slag is produced by rapidly quenching molten slag from iron production with water, resulting in glassy, granular particles known as slag sand. It falls under HTS 2618.00.00.00 as granulated slag specifically from iron or steel manufacture, used primarily as a supplementary cementitious material in concrete production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify the slag originates from iron or steel manufacture via supplier certification to avoid misclassification as other wastes
• Ensure particle size and granulation meet 'slag sand' specs; test for metallic content per statistical notes
• Obtain environmental clearances as slag may be regulated for heavy metals; declare assay quantity accurately