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%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
• Pneumatic unloading equipment specs needed; moisture content <1% to prevent caking; common issue: inaccurate bulk density declarations