Colored Hydraulic Lime Cement

Hydraulic lime cement with iron oxide pigments for aesthetic matching in restoration, hydraulically sets via free lime. Classed HTS 2523.90.00.00 as other colored hydraulic cement. Not excluded by chapter notes on earth colors.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2522.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If eminently hydraulic limes without clinker

Quicklime hydraulic limes are 2522; clinker-ground are 2523 hydraulics.

3206.20.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If pigment dominates as synthetic color

Earth colors >70% iron (chapter exclusion) or synthetics go to Chapter 32 pigments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Pigment content <5% keeps it cement; higher may be Chapter 32

Color fastness certificates prevent reclassification disputes

Small batch imports often trigger formal entry requirements unexpectedly

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