HS Code 2523
Portland Cement and Other Hydraulic Cements
HS code 2523 covers hydraulic cements including Portland cement, aluminous cement, and cement clinkers used globally as the primary binder in concrete.
4-digit Section VBulk
HS Code 2523 — Portland Cement and Other Hydraulic Cements
This heading covers the basic binding materials of the construction industry, primarily Portland cement. It includes the intermediate 'clinker' as well as finished aluminous, slag, and supersulphate cements that harden when mixed with water.
What's included
- Portland cement clinkers
- White Portland cement
- Aluminous cement
- Blast furnace slag cement
What's excluded
- Dental cement → use
3006(Medical and dental preparations are in Chapter 30.) - Refractory cements → use
3816(Specialty high-heat industrial cements are classified as miscellaneous chemical products.)
Common examples
- Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)
- Sulphate resistant cement
- Grey cement clinker
- Rapid hardening cement
Frequently asked questions
Is cement clinker and finished cement the same code?
They share the 4-digit heading 2523, but usually reside in different 6-digit subheadings (2523.10 vs 2523.29).
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: EU imports now require Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) reporting.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: Vietnam, Turkey, Germany
- Top importers: United States, China, France
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Key takeaway
Foundational construction material subject to increasing environmental and carbon-border regulations.
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