2523.29.00.00 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | t |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | $1.32/t, including weight of container |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 2523.29.00.00, encompasses hydraulic cements that are not white cement, whether or not they are artificially colored. It falls under the broader classification of Portland cement and similar hydraulic cements, which are essential binders used in construction. This category specifically includes gray Portland cement and other colored hydraulic cements that do not meet the definition of "white cement" as specified in the preceding HTS code.
Unlike the sibling category 2523.21.00.00, which exclusively covers white cement regardless of artificial coloring, this category pertains to all other types of Portland cement. The distinction is primarily based on the visual characteristic of whiteness. Therefore, any Portland cement that exhibits a color other than white, even if it is a lighter shade or has been artificially colored, will be classified under this heading.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Classification decisions within this code will rely on the material composition, manufacturing process, and intended hydraulic binding properties of the cement, ensuring it is not classified as white cement. The scope is broad, covering various formulations of gray or colored Portland cement and similar hydraulic cements commonly used in concrete, mortar, and grout applications.