Calcium Aluminate Cement Powder from Japan
Calcium aluminate cement powder is an aluminous cement used in rapid-hardening concrete and repair mortars. Classified under HTS 2523.30.00.00 for its aluminous composition providing superior sulfate resistance and fast strength gain. It is typically packaged in 50kg bags for construction applications.
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
• Provide mill test certificates detailing aluminate phases to support hydraulic cement classification
• Declare exact bulk density on commercial invoice as cements are weight-based for duties
• Avoid common error of classifying colored variants under other cements; color doesn't change heading