HS Code 2517
Pebbles, Gravel and Crushed Stone
HS code 2517 covers pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone used for aggregates, road ballast, or railway ballast, including tarred macadam.
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HS Code 2517 — Pebbles, Gravel and Crushed Stone
This code covers aggregate materials such as gravel, pebbles, and crushed stone used for civil engineering. These are essential for concrete manufacturing, road surfacing (macadam), and railway ballast.
What's included
- Flint
- Shingle
- Crushed granite aggregrate
- Macadam of slag
- Tarred macadam
What's excluded
- Industrial sand → use
2505(Sands are classified under 2505 regardless of source.) - Waste slag → use
2618(If not prepared as aggregate, slag remains in Chapter 26.)
Common examples
- Crushed limestone for roads
- River pebbles for landscaping
- Railway ballast (granite)
- Tarred gravel for asphalt
Frequently asked questions
Does this include tarred chips for roads?
Yes, tarred macadam (bitumen-coated stones) is explicitly included under heading 2517.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Environment and phytosanitary certificates may be needed to ensure no soil or biological contaminants remain on pebbles.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: United Arab Emirates, Norway, China, Canada
- Top importers: United States, Kuwait, Netherlands, Singapore
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Key takeaway
The primary heading for all construction-grade aggregates and road-building stone materials.
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