HTS 2517.10.00.15: US import duty from China

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, 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, Pebbles and gravel. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.

Duty rate & fees

ChargeRate
Base duty (MFN)0%
Section 301 (Lists 1-4)25%
Total duty (on customs value)25%
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50)
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean0.125%

Worked example: $10,000 shipment

Customs value$10,000.00
Base duty (MFN)$0.00
Section 301 (Lists 1-4)$2,500.00
Merchandise Processing Fee$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee$12.50
Total landed cost$12,547.14

Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →

FAQ

What is the import duty on HTS 2517.10.00.15 from China?

Goods classified under HTS 2517.10.00.15 (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, 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, Pebbles and gravel) have a duty of 25% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).

What does HTS code 2517.10.00.15 cover?

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, 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, Pebbles and gravel. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.

How much does it cost to import HTS 2517.10.00.15 from China?

On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,547, about 25.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.

Related codes in heading 2517

All of Chapter 25: Salt; sulfur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement

Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.