Fondu Aluminous Cement from China
Fondu aluminous cement, also known as fondu cement, is a high-purity calcium aluminate cement for specialty concretes and castables. It meets HTS 2523.30.00.00 criteria as aluminous cement with quick setting properties ideal for precast elements. Supplied in bulk or bagged form without additives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) confirming non-hazardous hydraulic cement status
• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for bagged cement to prevent fumigation issues at ports