Type II Portland Cement from China
Type II Portland cement is moderately sulfate-resistant and suitable for structures exposed to moderate sulfate action or seawater, made from clinker with controlled C3A content. Classified under HTS 2523.29.00.00 as 'other' Portland cement, it excludes specialized types like white or oil-well cements. Ideal for dams, culverts, and marine applications.
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
• Provide chemical analysis reports confirming C3A below 8% for Type II compliance; use supersacks for bulk import to reduce costs; beware of mislabeling as Type I which could trigger reclassification