HS Code for Industrial waste macadam

Industrial waste macadam is classified under HS code 2517.20 because it consists of slag, dross, or similar industrial by-products that have been processed for use in civil engineering and road construction. Chapter 25 of the Harmonized System covers salt, sulfur, earths, and stone. Heading 2517 specifically addresses pebbles, gravel, and broken or crushed stone of a kind commonly used for concrete aggregates, for road metalling, or for railway ballast. Subheading 2517.20 is dedicated to macadam made from industrial waste. The classification is based on the material's origin and its physical form. Macadam typically refers to a layer of crushed stone or slag where the fragments are relatively uniform in size and are compacted to form a durable surface. When this material is derived from the waste products of metallurgical processes, such as the slag from iron or steel production, it is directed to this specific code. The inclusion of natural stone materials from subheading 2517.10 within the mixture does not change the classification, provided the industrial waste component is the defining characteristic of the product. This material is valued in the construction industry for its sustainability and its ability to provide a stable base for heavy-duty pavements and railway tracks.

Products Included

• Crushed blast furnace slag for road base
• Steel dross macadam for railway ballast
• Processed industrial waste aggregates
• Slag-based road metalling materials

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with 2618.00 (granulated slag from the manufacture of iron or steel) or 2619.00 (slag, dross, and other waste). The distinction lies in the level of processing; 2517.20 refers to material that has been crushed and graded specifically for use as macadam, whereas Chapter 26 codes refer to raw or minimally processed metallurgical waste.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Industrial waste macadam?

The HS code for macadam made of slag, dross, or similar industrial waste is 2517.20.

Can this code include natural gravel?

Natural gravel and crushed stone are classified under 2517.10; however, if they are mixed with industrial waste macadam, the mixture may still fall under 2517.20.