Iron Granulated Slag for Cement
Water-quenched granulated slag from pig iron production, appearing as sand-like granules ideal for blending into Portland cement. HTS 2618.00.00.00 covers this as slag sand directly from iron manufacture, prior to grinding.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vitrified and used as cement clinker
Vitrified slag cement falls under specific cement subheadings in 2523.
If with significant metal recovery value
High metal content may classify as iron ore agglomerates if not primarily slag.
If industrial residues for metal extraction
If destined for metal recovery per chapter note, not cement use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact iron content assay per statistical notes for accurate statistical reporting
• Ensure compliance with ASTM C989 standards for ground slag use in US markets
• Document quenching method to distinguish from non-granulated slag
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Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS)
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.
Steel Slag Sand
Granulated slag sand derived from the steelmaking process in electric arc furnaces, quenched to form fine granules. Classified under HTS 2618.00.00.00 due to its origin in steel manufacture and granular form suitable for road base or cement additives.
Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag Granules
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.
Electric Arc Furnace Slag Sand
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.
Ladle Metallurgy Furnace Slag Granules
Fine granulated slag from secondary steel refining in ladle furnaces, suitable for fertilizer or asphalt filler. HTS 2618.00.00.00 applies as granulated slag from steel production processes.
Converter Slag Sand
Granulated sand from steel converters, used in concrete and embankment fills. Classified under HTS 2618.00.00.00 for its origin as quenched slag from iron/steel making.