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White Portland Cement Clinker from Japan

White Portland cement clinker is made from low-iron raw materials, resulting in a light-colored clinker for aesthetic concrete applications. It is the raw clinker form under HTS 2523.10.00.00, ground later into white cement.

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 iron oxide content (<0.5% Fe2O3) lab reports to justify white variant classification

• Inspect for color uniformity during customs to avoid disputes over purity