About HS Code 252329
This category encompasses the vast majority of Portland cement traded globally, serving as the fundamental binder in concrete and mortar for infrastructure, residential, and commercial construction. It's a high-volume, relatively low-margin commodity, with international trade primarily driven by regional supply-demand imbalances, logistical efficiencies, and production costs. Major exporters are typically countries with abundant limestone reserves, efficient production capacities, and access to shipping routes, while importers include rapidly developing economies or those with insufficient domestic production. Environmental regulations, including carbon pricing mechanisms like CBAM, are increasingly influencing its international trade dynamics, pushing for more sustainable production and transport methods across the supply chain.
Products Under This Code
Ordinary Portland cement (OPC), Portland blast-furnace slag cement, Portland fly-ash cement, sulfate-resisting Portland cement, low-heat Portland cement
Real World Examples
LafargeHolcim OPC, HeidelbergCement OPC, Cemex OPC, UltraTech Cement OPC
Common Misclassification
Should not be confused with white Portland cement (252321) or other hydraulic cements like aluminous cement (252330), which have different compositions and uses.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product falls under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers to the EU must declare embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.
Products Classified Under 2523.29
Industry
This code belongs to the Minerals & Fuels industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and Vietnam are leading producers, with significant trade flows from Turkey, Vietnam, and Pakistan to various importing nations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 252329?
HS code 252329 covers: Cement; portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured. This category encompasses the vast majority of Portland cement traded globally, serving as the fundamental binder in concrete and mortar for infrastructure, residential, and commercial construction. It's a high-volume, relatively low-margin commodity, with international trade primarily driven by regional supply-demand imbalances, logistical efficiencies, and production costs. Major exporters are typically countries with abundant limestone reserves, efficient production capacities, and access to shipping routes, while importers include rapidly developing economies or those with insufficient domestic production. Environmental regulations, including carbon pricing mechanisms like CBAM, are increasingly influencing its international trade dynamics, pushing for more sustainable production and transport methods across the supply chain.
What products fall under HS code 252329?
Ordinary Portland cement (OPC), Portland blast-furnace slag cement, Portland fly-ash cement, sulfate-resisting Portland cement, low-heat Portland cement
What are common misclassifications for HS code 252329?
Should not be confused with white Portland cement (252321) or other hydraulic cements like aluminous cement (252330), which have different compositions and uses.
How is HS code 252329 structured?
HS code 252329 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (25) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (23) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.