Product classification
HS code for Concrete mix: 3824.50
Mortars and concretes, non-refractory.
Classification of concrete mix under HS 3824.50
Concrete mix is classified under HS code 3824.50, which covers non-refractory mortars and concretes. This classification falls within Chapter 38, which encompasses miscellaneous chemical products. The logic for this classification is based on the fact that concrete mix is a prepared mixture of various mineral products (like sand, gravel, and stone) and a binder (typically Portland cement), often with chemical additives to control setting time or fluidity. Because it is a prepared mixture ready for use after the addition of water, it is viewed as a chemical preparation rather than a simple mineral product. This code applies to both dry-mix concrete (bagged) and ready-mix concrete (wet) transported in mixing trucks, provided they are not refractory in nature.
- Covers
- Bagged dry-mix concrete for general construction
- Ready-mix concrete (wet) in transit mixers
- Non-refractory mortars for masonry work
- Pre-mixed grout for structural filling
- Self-leveling concrete floor underlayments
- Also under 3824.50
- LafargeHolcim Ready-Mix Concrete
- Sika Repair Mortar
- Ardex Self-Leveling Compounds
- CEMEX Mortar Mix
Codes often confused with 3824.50
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 3816.00, which is specifically for refractory cements, mortars, and concretes. Refractory products are designed to withstand extreme temperatures (above 1,500°C) and are used in furnaces or kilns; standard construction concrete does not meet this criteria. Another error is classifying the mix under 2523.29 (Portland cement). While cement is a primary ingredient, a "mix" containing aggregates is a distinct preparation classified in Chapter 38. Finally, cast concrete articles should not be here; they belong in 6810.
Top exporters and importers of HS 382450 (the code used for concrete mix), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 382450 (the code used for concrete mix) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 8.5% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 382450, not only concrete mix.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $338M 23% of world exports
- 2 Italy $177M 12% of world exports
- 3 Spain $87M 5.9% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Switzerland $120M 8.5% of world imports
- 2 United States $83M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $71M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for concrete mix
Brazil classifies concrete mix under NCM 3824.50.00: HS 3824.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about concrete mix
What is the HS code for Concrete mix?
The HS code for Concrete mix is 382450 (Mortars and concretes; non-refractory). The HS code for non-refractory concrete mix and mortars is 3824.50.
How do I classify Concrete mix for customs?
Concrete mix is classified under HS code 382450 — Mortars and concretes; non-refractory. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is bagged cement the same as concrete mix?
No. Pure Portland cement is classified under 2523. Concrete mix (3824.50) contains cement plus aggregates like sand or stone, making it a finished preparation.
Which countries are the top exporters of concrete mix (HS 382450)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 382450 (the code used for concrete mix) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($338M, 23% of world exports), Italy ($177M) and Spain ($87M). World exports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of concrete mix (HS 382450)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 382450 (the code used for concrete mix) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($120M, 8.5% of world imports), the United States ($83M) and the Netherlands ($71M). World imports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Concrete mix the same in all countries?
The base HS code 382450 for Concrete mix is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for concrete mix in Brazil?
In Brazil, concrete mix (HS 382450) is classified under NCM 3824.50.00.