Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel
1 declarable lines
Heading 2618 covers granulated slag, also called slag sand, that comes from the manufacture of iron or steel. In the provided data it has one declarable line, 2618.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) duty rate of Free. The heading does not cover non-granulated slag, dross, scalings, or slag and ash from other sources.
Products in this heading
- Granulated blast furnace slag
- Slag sand from iron manufacture
- Granulated steelmaking slag
- Iron smelting slag granules
- Granulated slag for cement manufacture
- Slag sand for road base
- Granulated slag fill material
- Steel slag sand
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the material is a byproduct of iron or steel manufacture, not mined ore.
- Confirm it is granulated or sand-like, not air-cooled, blocky, dross, or scalings.
- Confirm it is not a residue from non-ferrous smelting or a mixed ash.
- Use the single declarable line 2618.00.00.00 when those facts match.
- Check whether further processing changes it from slag sand into another article.
Often confused with
- Heading 2619Air-cooled or non-granulated blast furnace slag
It is slag but not granulated slag sand.
- Heading 2619Steel mill scale and dross
Scalings and dross are covered outside granulated slag.
- Heading 2620Non-ferrous smelting slag containing arsenic or metals
It is not from iron or steel manufacture.
- Heading 2621Municipal waste incineration ash
It is ash or residue, not iron or steel slag.
- Heading 2601Iron ore fines
It is ore, not slag from iron or steel manufacture.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for granulated slag from iron or steel manufacture?
Use 2618.00.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
What is the duty on granulated slag (slag sand)?
The general (MFN) duty rate for 2618.00.00.00 is Free.
How do I classify slag sand from steelmaking?
Classify it in 2618.00.00.00 if it is granulated slag from iron or steel manufacture; the general (MFN) duty rate is Free. If it is non-granulated slag or dross, it is described outside this heading.
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.