Hotkin Natural Hydraulic Lime NHL 5 from China
Hotkin NHL 5 is an eminently hydraulic lime from silica-rich limestone, suitable for structural mortars and hydraulic renders requiring higher strength. It hardens via both carbonation and hydration processes. HTS 2522.30.00.00 specifically includes this as hydraulic lime excluded from 2825.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct compressive strength tests post-import to validate hydraulic claims if audited
• Separate from non-hydraulic limes in manifests to avoid batch reclassification
• Comply with REACH-like regulations on silica dust for worker safety declarations