Masonry Hydraulic Cement from Germany
Masonry hydraulic cement blends natural cement with limestone for tuckpointing and restoration work, setting hydraulically. HTS 2523.90.00.00 covers this as other hydraulic cement, distinct from standard Portland. Colored variants for matching historic brickwork are common.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document color additives and composition to prove hydraulic nature vs. lime putty
• Test for minimum compressive strength (300 psi in 28 days) per ASTM C91 standards