White Portland Cement Clinker from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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