Type I Portland Cement from China
Type I Portland cement is a general-purpose hydraulic cement produced by grinding clinker with gypsum, suitable for a wide range of construction applications like buildings and bridges. It falls under HTS 2523.29.00.00 as 'other' Portland cement, not specifically the white or low-alkali variants. This classification covers standard gray Portland cement meeting ASTM C150 specifications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify cement meets ASTM C150 Type I standards with mill test certificates; ensure bulk packaging complies with IMDG for sea shipping; check for country-specific quotas on cement imports to avoid delays