GCP TIPS Sikaplast Accelerator for Cold Weather Concreting from Japan
A calcium chloride-free accelerating admixture that speeds up cement hydration for faster setting in low-temperature conditions. Falls under HTS 3824.40.5000 as a prepared additive for concrete set control. Critical for winter construction projects requiring rapid strength gain.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm chloride-free status with lab analysis; obtain set-time performance data per ASTM C494 Type C; avoid contamination during bulk liquid transport