Supersulfate Cement Clinker
Supersulfate cement clinker combines Portland clinker with high ratios of calcined gypsum and slag, providing extreme sulfate resistance. In its unground clinker form, it falls under this tariff item for hydraulic cement clinkers prior to final grinding.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the clinker is ground into other hydraulic cements
Ground cement is classified under cement headings.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the clinker is unground and not mixed with other components
• Provide technical specifications showing the sulfate-resistant properties
• Verify that the product does not contain added materials that would render it a specific-use product
Related Products under Tariff item 2523.10.00
Aluminous Cement Clinker
Aluminous cement clinker, also known as high-alumina clinker, is produced by sintering bauxite and limestone at high temperatures. It is a hydraulic cement clinker in its unground state, falling under this tariff item as the primary product before further processing into cement.
Low-Alkali Cement Clinker
Low-alkali cement clinker is a type of Portland cement clinker with reduced alkali content, specifically designed to prevent alkali-silica reactions in concrete. As an unground clinker, it falls under this tariff item for hydraulic cement clinkers.
Oil Well Cement Clinker
Oil well cement clinker is a hydraulic cement clinker engineered for high-pressure and high-temperature oilfield applications, conforming to specific API Class grades. In its unground clinker form, it falls under this tariff item before final grinding to API specifications.
Portland Cement Clinker
Portland cement clinker is the intermediate product formed by sintering limestone and clay at high temperatures, primarily composed of calcium silicates. As the unground form of hydraulic cement, it falls directly under this tariff item for cement clinkers.
Slag Cement Clinker
Slag cement clinker is produced by blending blast furnace slag with Portland clinker components, offering enhanced sulfate resistance. As an unground clinker, it falls under this tariff item for hydraulic cement clinkers before final grinding into blended cement.
White Portland Cement Clinker
White Portland cement clinker is manufactured from low-iron raw materials, resulting in a light-colored clinker used for aesthetic concrete applications. As the unground clinker form, it falls under this tariff item before being ground into white cement.