Construction Quicklime for Mortar
High-reactivity quicklime in pebble form for slaking into lime putty used in traditional masonry mortars and plasters. HTS 2522.10.00.00 covers this as quicklime, distinct from hydraulic or slaked variants.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If naturally hydraulic from argillaceous limestone
Lime with setting properties without air exposure is hydraulic lime.
If pre-processed into lime blocks or panels
Fabricated lime articles for construction move to worked mineral products.
If as non-hydraulic lime mortar admixture
Prepared mortars with chemical additives classify as construction chemicals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label as 'quicklime - caustic' with UN 1910 markings; test for available lime content (CaO >90%)
• Avoid shipping with moisture-sensitive goods due to exothermic slaking reaction
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