Portland Cement in 50kg Bags from Japan
Standard Portland cement packaged in 50kg polypropylene bags for retail sale to contractors and small projects, containing Type I/II mix. Falls under HTS 2523.29.00.00 as other Portland cement regardless of packaging since classification is by composition. Convenient for construction sites without silos.
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
• Bags must have accurate net weight and HTS marking; palletize for container stability; pitfall: excess dust causing hazardous material declarations