HS Code for Tarred macadam

Tarred macadam is classified under HS code 2517.30. This heading is situated within Chapter 25, which encompasses salt, sulfur, earths and stone, and plastering materials. Specifically, 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. Tarred macadam refers to a specific road-building material consisting of crushed stone or aggregate that has been mechanically mixed with a binder of tar or bitumen. The classification is based on the fact that the mineral aggregate remains the primary component by weight and volume, even though it has been treated with a bituminous binder to improve its performance as a paving material. This code is essential for the construction and infrastructure sectors, as it distinguishes raw crushed stone from stone that has been pre-treated for immediate use in road surfacing or 'tarmac' applications.

Products Included

• Tarmacadam for road surfacing
• Bitumen-coated crushed stone
• Tar-coated gravel for driveways
• Pre-mixed tarred aggregate for road metalling
• Bituminized ballast for railway construction

Common Misclassification

Tarred macadam is frequently confused with HS code 2715.00, which covers bituminous mixtures based on natural asphalt, natural bitumen, or petroleum bitumen. The distinction is that 2517.30 is for stone that has been 'tarred,' whereas 2715.00 is for the bituminous mixtures themselves (like mastics or cut-backs). It is also occasionally confused with HS code 3824.99, which covers various chemical products and preparations, but 2517.30 is the more specific heading for treated mineral aggregates.

FAQ

What is the HS code for tarred macadam?

The HS code for tarred macadam is 2517.30, which falls under the category of pebbles, gravel, and crushed stone used for road metalling.

Is asphalt pavement classified here?

If the product is crushed stone pre-coated with tar or bitumen, it is 2517.30. However, finished asphalt concrete mixtures are often classified under 3824.99 or 2715.00 depending on their composition.