About HS Code 251710
This HS code covers bulk aggregates like pebbles, gravel, and broken or crushed stone, which are fundamental materials for large-scale infrastructure and construction projects. These materials are commonly used as concrete aggregates, for road metalling, and as railway or other ballast, and may or may not be heat-treated. The trade in these goods is driven by massive demand from the construction sector globally. Importers are typically construction companies, public works departments, and concrete manufacturers in regions lacking sufficient local aggregate resources or seeking specific material properties. Exporters are countries with abundant natural deposits and efficient quarrying operations. Logistics and transportation costs are paramount in this trade due to the high volume and relatively low unit value of these essential building blocks.
Products Under This Code
Concrete aggregates, road gravel, railway ballast, crushed limestone, river pebbles, shingle, flint chippings, crushed granite for roads
Real World Examples
ASTM C33 concrete aggregate, DOT-approved road base gravel, railway track ballast, decorative garden pebbles, crushed granite for driveways
Common Misclassification
This is distinct from 251741 (marble granules) or 251749 (other stone granules) which are typically finer and used for different purposes like terrazzo or decorative finishes, and also from 2505 (natural sands).
Products Classified Under 2517.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Minerals & Fuels industry.
Trade Overview
China, the USA, and Germany are major consumers and producers, with significant cross-border trade occurring in regional markets, often driven by proximity and transport costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 251710?
HS code 251710 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. This HS code covers bulk aggregates like pebbles, gravel, and broken or crushed stone, which are fundamental materials for large-scale infrastructure and construction projects. These materials are commonly used as concrete aggregates, for road metalling, and as railway or other ballast, and may or may not be heat-treated. The trade in these goods is driven by massive demand from the construction sector globally. Importers are typically construction companies, public works departments, and concrete manufacturers in regions lacking sufficient local aggregate resources or seeking specific material properties. Exporters are countries with abundant natural deposits and efficient quarrying operations. Logistics and transportation costs are paramount in this trade due to the high volume and relatively low unit value of these essential building blocks.
What products fall under HS code 251710?
Concrete aggregates, road gravel, railway ballast, crushed limestone, river pebbles, shingle, flint chippings, crushed granite for roads
What are common misclassifications for HS code 251710?
This is distinct from 251741 (marble granules) or 251749 (other stone granules) which are typically finer and used for different purposes like terrazzo or decorative finishes, and also from 2505 (natural sands).
How is HS code 251710 structured?
HS code 251710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (25) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (17) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.