Customs tariff code 2523.21.00: White cement, whether or not artificially coloured
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2523.21.00 covers White cement, whether or not artificially coloured. The third-country duty rate is 1.7 %, plus import VAT.
2523.21.00 is CN code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 25. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 2523.21.00
- Third-country duty
- 1.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 25SALT; SULPHUR; EARTHS AND STONE; PLASTERING MATERIALS, LIME AND CEMENT
- 2523Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers
- 2523.21White cement, whether or not artificially coloured
- 2523.21.00White cement, whether or not artificially coloured
From HS code to customs tariff code 2523.21.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 1.7 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterpositionen 2523 21 und 2523 29: Im Sinne der Unterpositionen 2523 21 und 2523 29 bedeutet „Portlandzement“ Zement, der durch Mahlen von Zementklinkern mit der möglichen Zugabe einer kleinen Menge Calciumsulfat gewonnen wird. Es ist zu beachten, dass - Zementklinker, eine Ware der Pos. 2523 10 ist, der hauptsächlich aus Calciumsilicaten besteht. Zementklinker wird hergestellt durch Brennen bis zum teilweise Schmelzen einer standardisierten und homogenen Mischung von Stoffen, die überwiegend Kalk (CaO) und Kieselsäure (SiO2) mit geringeren Anteilen von Aluminiumoxid (Al2O3) und Eisenoxid (Fe2O3) enthalten; und - dass die Bezeichnung „Calciumsulfat“ Gips und seine Derivate und Anhydrit und andere Calciumsulfaterzeugnisse umfasst, die zur Herstellung von Zementen geeignet sind.
1. Zu Kapitel 25 gehören, soweit sich aus den einzelnen Positionen oder der nachstehenden Anmerkung 4 nichts anderes ergibt, nur Stoffe im Rohzustand sowie Stoffe, die geschlämmt (auch mit Hilfe chemischer Mittel, die Verunreinigungen ausscheiden, ohne die Struktur der Stoffe zu verändern), gebrochen, gemahlen, zerrieben, gesichtet, gesiebt oder durch Flotation, magnetische Trennung oder andere mechanische oder physikalische Verfahren (ausgenommen Kristallisation) angereichert sind, jedoch nicht geröstete, gebrannte oder durch Mischen gewonnene Stoffe und Stoffe, die eine weitergehende Bearbeitung erfahren haben, als bei den einzelnen Positionen angegeben ist. Den Stoffen dieses Kapitels kann ein Antistaubmittel zugesetzt sein, vorausgesetzt, dass dieser Zusatz die Ware nicht für bestimmte Verwendungszwecke geeigneter macht als für den allgemeinen Gebrauch. (RV E2501000) 2. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2523.21.00 cover?
Code 2523.21.00 covers White cement, whether or not artificially coloured. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2523.21.00?
The third-country duty rate for 2523.21.00 is 1.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 2523.21.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 252321. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2523.21.00 have?
2523.21.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2523.21.00 sit in the tariff?
2523.21.00 sits in this hierarchy: 25 SALT; SULPHUR; EARTHS AND STONE; PLASTERING MATERIALS, LIME AND CEMENT > 2523 Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers > 252321 White cement, whether or not artificially coloured. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2523.21.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 2523.21.00. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 2523.21.00 covered by CBAM?
Yes. 2523.21.00 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Cement). Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.
Does customs tariff code 2523.21.00 change?
2523.21.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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