About HS Code 251730
This HS code covers tarred macadam, a crucial material for road construction and maintenance. Tarred macadam consists of aggregates (like those in 251710 or 251720) that have been mixed with tar or bitumen, acting as a binder. This treatment enhances the material's durability, water resistance, and stability, making it ideal for road surfacing, paving, and repair. Importers are typically road construction companies, municipal authorities, and infrastructure developers who require ready-to-use paving materials. Exporters are often countries with well-developed petrochemical industries or specialized asphalt production facilities. The trade volume is heavily influenced by government infrastructure spending, urban development projects, and the availability of crude oil derivatives for bitumen production, making it a vital component of global civil engineering supply chains.
Products Under This Code
Asphalt macadam, bituminous macadam, tar-bound road aggregate, cold mix asphalt, hot mix asphalt (base course), road surfacing material, asphalt concrete base
Real World Examples
Hot mix asphalt concrete (HMAC), cold patch asphalt, asphalt base course, road repair tar macadam, porous asphalt
Common Misclassification
This is distinct from 251710 (untreated aggregates) and 251720 (macadam from industrial waste) because of the specific tar/bitumen treatment, and also from finished asphalt products in 2715.
Products Classified Under 2517.30
Industry
This code belongs to the Minerals & Fuels industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, China, and European Union countries are major producers and consumers of tarred macadam, with significant regional trade driven by infrastructure projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 251730?
HS code 251730 covers: Tarred macadam. This HS code covers tarred macadam, a crucial material for road construction and maintenance. Tarred macadam consists of aggregates (like those in 251710 or 251720) that have been mixed with tar or bitumen, acting as a binder. This treatment enhances the material's durability, water resistance, and stability, making it ideal for road surfacing, paving, and repair. Importers are typically road construction companies, municipal authorities, and infrastructure developers who require ready-to-use paving materials. Exporters are often countries with well-developed petrochemical industries or specialized asphalt production facilities. The trade volume is heavily influenced by government infrastructure spending, urban development projects, and the availability of crude oil derivatives for bitumen production, making it a vital component of global civil engineering supply chains.
What products fall under HS code 251730?
Asphalt macadam, bituminous macadam, tar-bound road aggregate, cold mix asphalt, hot mix asphalt (base course), road surfacing material, asphalt concrete base
What are common misclassifications for HS code 251730?
This is distinct from 251710 (untreated aggregates) and 251720 (macadam from industrial waste) because of the specific tar/bitumen treatment, and also from finished asphalt products in 2715.
How is HS code 251730 structured?
HS code 251730 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.