Subheading · Chapter 25 · Heading 2517
2517.20: Macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste, whether or not incorporating the materials cited in subheading 251710
2517.20 is a six-digit subheading of heading 2517, pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, chapter 25.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 2517 20 00 00 Macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste, whether or not incorporating the materials cited in subheading 2517 10 Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Import requirements 3
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control - Waste
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/590
- Documents
- C672 Information document accompanying shipments of waste as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 18 and Annex VII
- C669 Notification document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 - Article 5 and Annex IA
- Y923 Product not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157
- C670 Movement document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 5 and Annex IB
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Germany | £26k | 66.1% | +69.3% |
 Norway | £0 | 0% | -100% |
 Sweden | £0 | 0% | -100% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
TürkiyeWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$37kUS$37k+US$379k+US$2m+> US$9m
Exports: 60
- China: US$11m
- Canada: US$9m
- Belgium: US$4m
- Netherlands: US$4m
- Sweden: US$3m
- Kazakhstan: US$2m
- Switzerland: US$1m
- United States: US$1m
- Ukraine: US$551k
- Hungary: US$497k
- Germany: US$448k
- France: US$394k
- Croatia: US$379k
- Czechia: US$364k
- Latvia: US$177k
- Austria: US$133k
- Italy: US$131k
- Iceland: US$116k
- Colombia: US$108k
- Romania: US$88k
- Slovenia: US$77k
- Iran: US$67k
- Vietnam: US$67k
- India: US$50k
- Spain: US$46k
- Slovakia: US$37k
- Tajikistan: US$33k
- Japan: US$29k
- Finland: US$27k
- Türkiye: US$26k
- Norway: US$15k
- United Kingdom: US$14k
- Serbia: US$7k
- Taiwan: US$5k
- Morocco: US$4k
- Indonesia: US$3k
- Albania: US$2k
- Mexico: US$2k
- Australia: US$2k
- South Africa: US$1k
- Lesotho: US$700
- Luxembourg: US$600
- Poland: US$500
- Ireland: US$400
- Israel: US$400
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$200
- Russia: US$200
- Brazil: US$100
- Denmark: US$100
- Egypt: US$100
- Pakistan: US$100
- Bulgaria: US$0
- Bahrain: US$0
- Cyprus: US$0
- Greece: US$0
- Lithuania: US$0
- Malaysia: US$0
- Peru: US$0
- Portugal: US$0
- Thailand: US$0
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$27kUS$27k+US$266k+US$2m+> US$3m
Imports: 69
- United States: US$16m
- France: US$3m
- Belgium: US$3m
- Singapore: US$3m
- Finland: US$2m
- Netherlands: US$2m
- Uzbekistan: US$2m
- Poland: US$874k
- Saudi Arabia: US$852k
- Croatia: US$515k
- Slovenia: US$494k
- Luxembourg: US$424k
- Thailand: US$374k
- Denmark: US$354k
- Germany: US$344k
- Lithuania: US$276k
- Mexico: US$266k
- Dominican Republic: US$181k
- Slovakia: US$136k
- China: US$135k
- Philippines: US$122k
- Canada: US$121k
- Latvia: US$92k
- Italy: US$67k
- Kuwait: US$67k
- Japan: US$67k
- Malaysia: US$61k
- Congo - Kinshasa: US$59k
- Sweden: US$59k
- United Kingdom: US$32k
- Taiwan: US$30k
- Indonesia: US$30k
- Estonia: US$27k
- Vietnam: US$26k
- Czechia: US$18k
- Norway: US$17k
- Kyrgyzstan: US$17k
- Ireland: US$14k
- Kenya: US$13k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$7k
- Cuba: US$6k
- Austria: US$4k
- Mauritania: US$4k
- Myanmar (Burma): US$4k
- North Macedonia: US$4k
- Russia: US$3k
- Papua New Guinea: US$2k
- Iceland: US$2k
- Algeria: US$2k
- Egypt: US$2k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$1k
- Switzerland: US$1k
- Gibraltar: US$800
- Eswatini: US$800
- South Africa: US$800
- Madagascar: US$700
- Nicaragua: US$700
- Brazil: US$500
- Greece: US$200
- Hungary: US$200
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$11m | 28.7% |
| 2 |  Canada | US$9m | 23.5% |
| 3 |  Belgium | US$4m | 10.4% |
| 4 |  Netherlands | US$4m | 9.6% |
| 5 | Sweden | US$3m | 6.8% |
| 6 |  Kazakhstan | US$2m | 5.1% |
| 7 |  Switzerland | US$1m | 3% |
| 8 |  United States | US$1m | 2.7% |
| 9 |  Ukraine | US$551k | 1.4% |
| 10 |  Hungary | US$497k | 1.3% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$16m | 42.1% |
| 2 |  France | US$3m | 9.2% |
| 3 | Belgium | US$3m | 8.7% |
| 4 |  Singapore | US$3m | 7.6% |
| 5 |  Finland | US$2m | 5.6% |
| 6 | Netherlands | US$2m | 5.4% |
| 7 |  Uzbekistan | US$2m | 5.2% |
| 8 |  Poland | US$874k | 2.3% |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | US$852k | 2.2% |
| 10 |  Croatia | US$515k | 1.4% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/543 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
-
Sanctions · Applies from: CELEX 32026R0506 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R0513 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
Subheading 2517.20 is a single line in the UK Global Tariff, where the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature has one tariff line for subheading 2517.20; the duty is duty-free.
Goods from 156 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free; 156 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported these goods worth £39.6k (up 108% on the year before), at an average of £1.00 per kg; Germany supplied 66%, followed by Norway.
World trade in these goods reached US$38m in 2024, down 26.3% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 28.7% of the total, ahead of Canada.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste, whether or not incorporating the materials cited in subheading 251710?
Macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste, whether or not incorporating the materials cited in subheading 251710 fall under HS subheading 2517.20, part of heading 2517, in section V of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2517.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2517.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste?
China, with US$11m in 2024 (28.7% of world exports).
Which countries can export these goods to the UK duty-free?
156 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, CARIFORUM. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Where does the UK import these goods from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Germany (66%), Norway (0%) and Sweden (0%), out of total imports of £39.6k.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.