Cement from 🇨🇦 Canada: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for cement imported from Canada. Total 2025 imports: $968M.
Quick answer for US importers
What is the US import duty on cement from Canada?
Cement imported into the United States from Canada must be classified under the correct HTS code before the US duty rate can be confirmed. The rate depends on the 10-digit HTS classification, base MFN duty, country-of-origin rules, and any special tariff program or trade remedy that applies to the shipment.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Cement — Duty Rates
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Search Cement HTS codesTop Cement Imports from Canada (2025)
| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 252329 | PORTLAND CEMENT, EXCEPT WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT | $383M | $7K |
| 321410 | MASTICS (INCLUDING GLAZIERS' PUTTY, GRAFTING PUTTY, RESIN CEMENTS AND CAULKIING COMPOUNDS); PAINTERS' FILLINGS | $107M | $2M |
| 681099 | ARTICLES OF CEMENT, CONCRETE OR ARTIFICIAL STONE, WHETHER OR NOT REINFORCED, NESOI | $87M | $100K |
| 252390 | HYDRAULIC CEMENTS, NESOI | $61M | $4K |
| 381600 | REFRACTORY CEMENTS, MORTARTS, CONCRETES AND SIMILAR COMPOSITIONS, OTHER THAN PRODUCTS OF HEADING 3801 | $51M | $1M |
| 252310 | CEMENT CLINKERS | $37M | $0 |
| 681011 | BUILDING BLOCKS AND BRICKS OF CEMENT, CONCRETE OR OF ARTIFICIAL STONE, WHETHER OR NOT REINFORCED | $37M | $68K |
| 681091 | PREFABRICATED STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS FOR BUILDING OR CIVIL ENGINEERING MADE OF CEMENT, CONCRETE OR ARTIFICIAL STONE, WHETHER OR NOT REINFORCED | $35M | $18K |
| 681019 | TILES, FLAGSTONES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES OF CEMENT, OF CONCRETE OR OF ARTIFICIAL STONE, WHETHER OR NOT REINFORCED | $32M | $61K |
| 252321 | WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT, WHETHER OR NOT ARTIFICALLY COLORED | $27M | $549 |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
Rates and trade context on this page are checked against official tariff, customs, trade-policy, and import-data sources. Use the calculator for an item-specific duty stack before making entry, quote, or purchase decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US tariff on cement?
Portland cement (HTS 2523.29) has a base duty rate of free to 3%. Cement clinker (HTS 2523.10) enters duty-free. Section 122 tariffs may apply an additional 10-25% depending on origin.
Where does the US import cement from?
Mexico is by far the largest source of US cement imports, followed by Canada, Turkey, and China. Mexico accounts for over 50% of all cement imported into the United States.
Are there anti-dumping duties on cement?
There have been historical AD/CVD investigations on cement from various countries. The primary trade concern is the Section 122 emergency tariff that may apply to cement imports from certain origins.
What tariffs apply to cement from Canada?
Cement imported from Canada are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for cement from Canada?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
What HTS codes apply to cement from Canada?
Cement classifications depend on product details such as material, construction, use, and value. Start with the HTS codes listed on this page, then confirm the exact 10-digit HTS code before filing an entry.
Is this page about US import duty or Canada import duty?
This page covers US customs duty when cement are imported into the United States from Canada. It is not Canada's own import tariff schedule for goods entering Canada.
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