Calcium Aluminate Cement from China
Calcium aluminate cement is a specialized hydraulic binder with high early strength, made from limestone and alumina-bearing materials. Classified in HTS 2523.90.00.00 as other hydraulic cements, not fitting Portland or supersulfate categories. Ideal for sewer pipe linings and aggressive chemical environments.
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 detailed chemical breakdown (CaO, Al2O3 content) to distinguish from aluminous cement variants
• Ensure bulk packaging complies with IMO hazardous materials regs if shipped in large quantities
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'Portland-type' which triggers different duty and testing requirements