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HS Heading 2517 : 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

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 2517 encompasses 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. It classifies 5 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 25 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter
Heading
2517
Subheadings
5 HS6
Status
Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 2517

HS Code WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description Chapter Operational Package
2517.10 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 25 View 2517.10 Package →
2517.20 Macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste, whether or not incorporating the materials cited in subheading 2517.10 25 View 2517.20 Package →
2517.30 Tarred macadam 25 View 2517.30 Package →
2517.41 Granules, chippings and powder, of stones of heading 2515 or 2516, whether or not heat-treated, Of marble 25 View 2517.41 Package →
2517.49 Granules, chippings and powder, of stones of heading 2515 or 2516, whether or not heat-treated, Other 25 View 2517.49 Package →
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 2517

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 2517 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 2517 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 2517 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 2517?
HS Heading 2517 covers 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, grouping 5 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 2517?
Subheadings under Heading 2517 range from 2517.11 to 2517.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 2517?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 2517 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 2517?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 2517?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 2517?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 2517 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 2517?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 2517?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 2517?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.