Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling, or for railway or other ballast; shingle and flint, whether or not heat-treated; macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste, whether or not incorporating the materials cited in the first part of the heading; tarred macadam; granules, chippings and powder, of stones of heading 2515 or 2516, whether or not heat-treated
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Heading 2517 covers bulk stone materials used for construction and infrastructure: pebbles, gravel, crushed stone for concrete aggregate, road metalling or railway ballast, plus shingle and flint. It also covers macadam, tarred macadam, and granules, chippings and powder cut from the monumental stones of headings 2515 and 2516. The heading splits by product form: 2517.10 for pebbles, gravel and crushed stone, 2517.20 and 2517.30 for macadam, and 2517.41 and 2517.49 for granules, chippings and powder. All declarable lines in this heading carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Pebbles and gravel for landscaping or drainage
- Crushed limestone for concrete aggregate
- Crushed stone for road metalling
- Railway ballast stone
- Shingle and flint
- Slag macadam
- Tarred macadam for paving
- Marble granules and chippings
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the form: loose pebbles, gravel or crushed stone goes to 2517.10, macadam to 2517.20 or 2517.30, and granules, chippings or powder to 2517.41 or 2517.49.
- For 2517.10, decide between pebbles and gravel, limestone, or other stone based on the material.
- Check whether the macadam is made of slag, dross or similar industrial waste, and whether it has been tarred.
- For granules, chippings and powder, confirm the stone comes from heading 2515 or 2516 and whether it is marble or another stone.
- Confirm the material is a bulk aggregate or stone product and not a block, slab or cement.
Often confused with
- Heading 2515Marble blocks and slabs for building or monumental use
Block or slab stone stays in 2515; only the granules, chippings and powder fall in 2517.
- Heading 2516Granite and basalt blocks or slabs
Roughly trimmed or sawn monumental stone is classified in 2516, not as crushed stone.
- Heading 2505Natural sand of all kinds
Sand is a separate heading from gravel and crushed stone.
- Heading 2523Portland cement and cement clinkers
Cement is a manufactured hydraulic binding material, not an aggregate.
- Heading 2518Dolomite, calcined or not
Dolomite has its own heading even when crushed or used as aggregate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for pebbles and gravel?
Pebbles and gravel are classified under 2517.10.00.15, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on tarred macadam?
Tarred macadam is classified under 2517.30.00.00 and its general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify marble chippings?
Granules, chippings and powder of marble from heading 2515 fall under 2517.41.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free; chippings of other stones of heading 2515 or 2516 go under 2517.49.00.00, also Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 2517
- 2517.10.00.15Pebbles and gravelFree
- 2517.10.00.20Limestone, except pebbles and gravelFree
- 2517.10.00.55OtherFree
- 2517.20.00.00Macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste, whether or not incorporating the materials cited in subheading 2517.10Free
- 2517.30.00.00Tarred macadamFree
- 2517.41.00.00Of marbleFree
- 2517.49.00.00OtherFree