General Use Portland Cement GU from Canada
General Use (GU) Portland cement, equivalent to Type I/II blend, is versatile for most concrete works including residential and commercial buildings. Under HTS 2523.29.00.00 as other Portland cement, it covers standard multi-purpose gray hydraulic cements not fitting specific subheadings. Widely used in ready-mix concrete production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• CSA A3001 certification required for Canadian standards equivalence; bulk ship in 40,000 MT vessels; test for setting time to prevent customs holds on quality