Grey Portland Cement Bulk Powder from Japan
Grey Portland cement shipped in bulk powder form via pneumatic tankers for large ready-mix plants, standard Type I composition. HTS 2523.29.00.00 covers this as other Portland cement, focusing on chemical makeup over packaging. Backbone of high-volume concrete production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Pneumatic unloading equipment specs needed; moisture content <1% to prevent caking; common issue: inaccurate bulk density declarations