What is the HS code for Portland cement?
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HS-4 · Heading
2523 — Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers
Chapter 25: Salt; sulphur; earths and stone
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 2523 when importing Portland cement, aluminous cement, or similar hydraulic cements. For example, if you're shipping a container of Portland cement clinkers, this heading applies. It covers both colored and uncolored forms, including clinkers and different types of hydraulic cements.
To differentiate between the HS-6 lines under this heading, consider the color and type of cement. HS-252321 is for white Portland cement, while HS-252329 covers all other Portland cements, regardless of color. If your shipment includes clinkers, you'll need to use HS-252310.
If you're dealing with aluminous cement, you'll refer to HS-252330, which includes both colored and uncolored forms. For any hydraulic cements that don't fit the specific categories listed, HS-252390 is the catch-all for other hydraulic kinds not explicitly mentioned.
Keywords & topics
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Portland cement import · aluminous cement · cement clinkers · hydraulic cement · colored cement · cement HS code · cement types · construction materials · cement packaging · bulk cement shipping
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Portland cement clinkers in bulk
- White Portland cement bags
- Colored Portland cement for decorative use
- Aluminous cement for high-temperature applications
- Slag cement used in construction
- Supersulphate cement for specialized projects
Common questions
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How to classify cement for import?
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What types of hydraulic cement are there?
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Is there a difference between white and regular Portland cement?
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How to determine the right HS-6 for cement?
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What are cement clinkers used for?
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importing Portland cement clinkers
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difference between white and colored cement
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how to classify aluminous cement
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shipping hydraulic cement types
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packaging requirements for cement imports
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understanding HS codes for cement
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types of hydraulic cements and their uses
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how to choose the right HS-6 for cement
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What is the difference between HS-252321 and HS-252329?
- HS-252321 is for white Portland cement, while HS-252329 covers all other Portland cements, regardless of color.
- Do I need to declare if my cement is colored?
- Yes, if your cement is artificially colored, it should be declared under the appropriate HS-6 code.
- What is included in HS-252390?
- HS-252390 is for hydraulic cements not specifically categorized in the other HS-6 lines under heading 2523.
- Can I import cement clinkers?
- Yes, you can import cement clinkers using HS-252310, whether they are colored or not.
- What packaging is required for importing cement?
- Cement should be packaged in moisture-proof bags or bulk containers to prevent quality degradation during transport.
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HS-6 subheadings (5)
- 252310Cement clinkers (whether or not coloured)
- 252321Cement; portland, white, whether or not artificially coloured
- 252329Cement; portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured
- 252330Cement; aluminous (ciment fondu), whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers
- 252390Cement; hydraulic kinds n.e.c. in heading no. 2523