Cement from 🇨🇳 China: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for cement imported from China. Total 2025 imports: $420M.
Quick answer for US importers
What is the US import duty on cement from China?
Cement imported into the United States from China 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 301 Tariffs
Additional tariffs of 7.5%–25% (some up to 100%) apply to most goods from China under four Section 301 lists. Covers electronics, machinery, consumer goods, and more.
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 China (2025)
| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 681099 | ARTICLES OF CEMENT, CONCRETE OR ARTIFICIAL STONE, WHETHER OR NOT REINFORCED, NESOI | $149M | $66M |
| 490900 | PRINTED OR ILLUSTRATED POST CARDS, GREETING CARDS, MESSAGES OR ANNOUNCEMENTS, WITH OR WITHOUT ENVELOPES OR TRIMMINGS | $139M | $17M |
| 640192 | WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR WITH BONDED OR CEMENTED OUTER SOLES AND UPPERS OF RUBBER OR PLASTICS NESOI, COVERING THE ANKLE BUT NOT COVERING THE KNEE | $50M | $30M |
| 321410 | MASTICS (INCLUDING GLAZIERS' PUTTY, GRAFTING PUTTY, RESIN CEMENTS AND CAULKIING COMPOUNDS); PAINTERS' FILLINGS | $22M | $12M |
| 681182 | SHEETS, PANELS, TILES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, OF CELLULOSE FIBER-CEMENT OR THE LIKE, NOT CONTAINING ASBESTOS, EXCLUDING CORRUGATED SHEETS | $9M | $4M |
| 640110 | WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR WITH BONDED OR CEMENTED OUTER SOLES AND UPPERS OF RUBBER OR PLASTICS, INCORPORATING A PROTECTIVE METAL TOE-CAP | $9M | $6M |
| 681019 | TILES, FLAGSTONES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES OF CEMENT, OF CONCRETE OR OF ARTIFICIAL STONE, WHETHER OR NOT REINFORCED | $6M | $3M |
| 681189 | ARTICLES OF CELLULOSE FIBER-CEMENT OR THE LIKE, NOT CONTAINING ASBESTOS, NESOI | $6M | $2M |
| 640199 | WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR WITH BONDED OR CEMENTED OUTER SOLES AND UPPERS OF RUBBER OR PLASTICS NESOI, NOT COVERING THE ANKLE | $5M | $2M |
| 680800 | PANELS, TILES, BLOCKS AND SIMILAR ARTICLES OF VEGETABLE FIBER, CHIPS OR OTHER WASTE, OF WOOD, AGGLOMERATED WITH CEMENT OR OTHER MINERAL BINDERS | $5M | $2M |
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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 China?
Cement imported from China are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 301 Tariffs, 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 China?
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 China?
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 China import duty?
This page covers US customs duty when cement are imported into the United States from China. It is not China's own import tariff schedule for goods entering China.
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