Cement Kiln Feed Limestone from Japan
Cement kiln feed limestone consists of medium-to-coarse crushed calcareous rock selected for its consistent calcium carbonate levels, fed directly into rotary kilns for clinker production. It qualifies for HTS 2521.00.00.00 as limestone expressly used in cement manufacturing. The material's purity ensures optimal lime reactivity during calcination.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab assays confirming low impurity levels (e.g
• <2% silica, alumina) to support 'kind used for cement' classification
• Include end-user letters from cement producers specifying the limestone's intended kiln application
• Avoid common pitfall of particle size uniformity claims that could reclassify as precast concrete aggregate under 2517