Steel Slag Sand from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide mill test reports confirming granulation process and absence of hazardous contaminants
• Check for free trade agreement eligibility based on origin from iron/steel smelting
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'waste' which could trigger EPA scrutiny