Foamed Slag Lightweight Fill from Japan
Coarse foamed slag granules serve as lightweight fill material in civil engineering projects like road bases. HTS 6806.20.00.00 covers these expanded mineral products for structural insulation. Reduces overall project weight significantly.
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
• Include bulk density test results (typically <1000 kg/m³) proving expansion
• Declare for specific end-use like 'road embankment fill' to aid valuation
• Use open-top containers for large volume shipments to minimize costs