Hydrated Lime Manufacturing Limestone from Mexico
High-brightness limestone suitable for producing hydrated lime used in construction and chemical applications. Falls under HTS 2521.00.00.00 as raw material expressly for lime production. Its fine reactivity post-calcination defines industrial suitability.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide reactivity test results (e.g
• citric acid test) confirming lime production suitability
• Ensure no prior calcination; burnt lime goes to 2522
• Document chain of custody to lime manufacturer