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HS Code 2523

Complete HS code 2523 reference for Egyptian cement + clinker exports — sub-headings 2523.10 (clinker), 2523.21 (white Portland), 2523.29 (other Portland), 2523.30 (aluminous), 2523.90. Trade compliance, MFN duty by destination.

HS heading 2523 covers "Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers." Egypt exported about 18.5 million t of cement and clinker in 2025, 12.5 million t of it as finished cement (CemNet, February 2026).

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Market at a glance

  • HS heading

    Value2523 — Portland, aluminous, slag, supersulphate and similar hydraulic cements, incl. clinker
    Source / yearHS nomenclature

  • Exports

    Valueabout 18.5 million t in 2025 — finished cement 12.5 million t, up 66.6 %
    Source / yearCemNet, Feb 2026 — see the cement market brief

  • Largest sub-heading

    Value2523.29 other Portland (CEM I 42.5N / 52.5N, CEM II/A-L, CEM II/B-M, SRC)
    Source / yearEGG trade desk

  • Clinker typical

    ValueC₃S 60–65 %, C₂S 10–15 %, C₃A 6–9 %, C₄AF 8–10 %, free lime ≤ 1.5 %, LOI ≤ 0.5 %, insoluble residue ≤ 0.8 %
    Source / yearTypical commercial grade — the lot value is on the CoA

  • White cement

    ValueFe₂O₃ ≤ 0.4 %, whiteness ≥ 87 Hunter L, ≥ 42.5 MPa
    Source / yearTypical commercial grade — the lot value is on the CoA

  • MFN duty — EU / USA / UK

    Value0 % clinker and Portland
    Source / yearIndicative — confirm in the destination tariff before quoting

  • MFN duty — India / China / Brazil / GCC

    Value0 % clinker; 10 % / 12 % / 4 % TEC / 5 % Portland
    Source / yearIndicative — confirm in the destination tariff before quoting

  • MFN duty — ECOWAS / EAC

    Value5 % clinker, 10 % Portland (ECOWAS CET); 0 % clinker, 25 % Portland (EAC)
    Source / yearIndicative — confirm in the destination tariff before quoting

  • Vessel sizes

    ValueHandysize 25,000 MT to Panamax 65,000 MT
    Source / yearEGG trade desk — vessel size guide
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Sub-headings

Sub-headingCoverageEgyptian productAnnual export volume
2523.10Cement clinkerPortland clinker (65% C₃S)Major
2523.21White Portland cementEGG White PortlandNiche premium
2523.29Other Portland cementCEM I 42.5N / 52.5N, CEM II/A-L, CEM II/B-M, SRCLargest category
2523.30Aluminous cementCalcium aluminate (niche)Limited
2523.90Other hydraulic cementsSpecialty blendsNiche

Country-specific extensions

EU TARIC
10-digit
USA HTSUS
2523.10.0000 (clinker), 2523.29.0000 (Portland other) — both 0% MFN
India ITC-HS
25231000 (clinker), 25232900 (Portland)
Brazil NCM
25232910 (CEM I), 25232990 (other)
Türkiye GTİP
2523.29.00.00.11 (CEM I), variants
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Typical MFN duty rates by destination

Destination2523.10 (clinker)2523.29 (Portland)Notes
EU0%0%EUR.1 preferential applies
USA0%0%Subject to anti-dumping reviews for select origins; since 24 Jul 2026 Egyptian goods also carry +12.5 % under Section 301 (cement is not on CBP's exemption list)
UK0%0%UK–Egypt Association Agreement
India0%10% MFNConcessional rates available
China0%12% MFN—
Brazil4% TEC4% TEC0% under Egypt-MERCOSUR FTA
Saudi Arabia5% MFN5% MFN0% PAFTA
Bangladesh5%5%Major cement importer
Sri Lanka5%5%Major importer
West Africa (ECOWAS)5% CET10% CETHigh demand zone
Ghana5%10%
Nigeria5%10%
Côte d'Ivoire5%10%
Senegal5%10%
East Africa (EAC)0%25% MFNMost volume goes to clinker for local grinding
Kenya0%25%
Tanzania0%25%
Mozambique5%10%
Yemen5%5%
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Egyptian cement specs by sub-code

2523.10 — Cement Clinker

Egyptian Portland clinker typical:

  • C₃S (alite): 60-65%
  • C₂S (belite): 10-15%
  • C₃A (aluminate): 6-9%
  • C₄AF (ferrite): 8-10%
  • Free lime: ≤ 1.5%
  • Loss on ignition: ≤ 0.5%
  • Insoluble residue: ≤ 0.8%
  • Vessel sizes: Handysize 25,000 MT → Panamax 65,000 MT typical

2523.29 — Other Portland Cement

GradeStandardNaOH-equivalentTypical 28-day MPa
CEM I 42.5 NEN 197-1≤ 0.6% Na₂O eq.42.5-52.5
CEM I 42.5 REN 197-1≤ 0.6%42.5-52.5 (rapid hardening)
CEM I 52.5 NEN 197-1≤ 0.6%52.5-62.5
CEM II/A-L 42.5N (with 6-20% limestone)EN 197-1≤ 0.6%42.5-52.5
CEM II/B-L 32.5N (with 21-35% limestone)EN 197-1≤ 0.6%32.5-42.5
CEM II/A-V (with fly ash)EN 197-1≤ 0.6%42.5+
SRC (Sulphate Resistant)EN 197-1 / ASTM C150 Type VC₃A ≤ 5%32.5-42.5

2523.21 — White Portland Cement

  • Iron Fe₂O₃ ≤ 0.4%
  • High whiteness index (≥ 87 on Hunter L scale)
  • 28-day MPa: ≥ 42.5
  • ASTM C150 White Type I or II
  • Premium architectural + decorative use
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Supply options from EGG

ProductGrade / spec headlineHS sub-codeMOQ
Portland clinker 65 % C₃SBlaine ≥ 310 m²/kg2523.101,000 MT
CEM I 42.5N28-day 42.5–62.5 MPa, SO₃ ≤ 3.5 %2523.295,000 MT
CEM I 52.5N · CEM I 52.5N (legacy listing)28-day ≥ 52.5 MPa2523.291,000–3,000 MT
CEM II / B-M (S-LL) 42.5NSlag 21–35 %, limestone 6–20 %2523.293,000 MT
SRC sulphate resistantC₃A ≤ 3.5 %, SO₃ ≤ 2.3 %2523.293,000 MT
CEM IV / B (P) 32.5NPozzolana 36–55 %2523.293,000 MT
White Portland cementFe₂O₃ ≤ 0.5 %, whiteness ≥ 85 %2523.21250 MT
Oilwell cement Class GAPI Spec 10A HSR2523.291,000 MT
EN 197-1 · ASTM C150 · construction applications———
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Documentation per cement shipment

  • Commercial Invoice (USD-denominated typical)
  • Packing List
  • Bill of Lading (3/3 originals)
  • Certificate of Origin (preferential where applicable — EUR.1, PAFTA)
  • Mill Test Certificate (MTC) per ASTM C114 chemical + ASTM C109 strength
  • Declaration of Performance (DoP) for CE-marked product (EU)
  • AASHTO M-85 acceptance letter for US state highway projects
  • BIS conformity for India (IS 269/8112)
  • SDS per OSHA/CLP HazCom in destination language
  • ISCC + sustainability statement (some EU buyers)
  • Third-party pre-shipment inspection (TÜV Austria / SGS / Intertek / Bureau Veritas) — buyer option
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QA and reliability

Egypt Globe Group positions itself as your verified, long-term supply-chain ally: incorporated 2014 with an internal Quality Assurance division at its nucleus, ISO 9001:2015 across all divisions, and uncompromising QA verification from extraction to destination port. Every lot is tested at the loading-port laboratory and the Certificate of Analysis or Mill Test Certificate is issued before the Bill of Lading; lots outside specification are rejected at the loading port, never re-graded or renegotiated. Independent inspection by TÜV Austria, SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas (all ISO/IEC 17020 + 17025) is available on every shipment, laycans are run with documented NOR / SOF, and the specification is guaranteed at the port of loading under the sales contract — see inspection & quality control, trade documentation and quality & compliance. The Mill Test Certificate (ASTM C114 chemistry, ASTM C109 / EN 196-1 strength) is issued per lot before B/L and ties to the declared sub-code, the CE Declaration of Performance or BIS conformity, and the preferential origin certificate.

Cement & Clinker market brief (HS 2523.29 deep dive) →
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Egyptian construction materials overview →

Contents· 8 sections
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Market at a glance
  3. 03Sub-headings
  4. 04Typical MFN duty rates by destination
  5. 05Egyptian cement specs by sub-code
  6. 06Supply options from EGG
  7. 07Documentation per cement shipment
  8. 08QA and reliability
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Frequently asked questions

What HS classification covers cement and clinker under HS 2523?
2523 — Portland, aluminous, slag, supersulphate and similar hydraulic cements, incl. clinker. 2523.10 — Cement clinker; 2523.21 — White Portland cement; 2523.29 — Other Portland cement; 2523.30 — Aluminous cement.
What are the MFN and preferential duty rates for cement and clinker under HS 2523?
EU: 0% / 0% / EUR.1 preferential applies; USA: 0% / 0% / Subject to anti-dumping reviews for select origins; UK: 0% / 0% / UK–Egypt Association Agreement; India: 0% / 10% MFN / Concessional rates available; China: 0% / 12% MFN / —; Brazil: 4% TEC / 4% TEC / 0% under Egypt-MERCOSUR FTA. The full table on this page lists 19 destinations.
What can Egypt Globe Group supply for cement and clinker under HS 2523?
Portland clinker 65 % C₃S, CEM I 42.5N, CEM II / B-M (S-LL) 42.5N, SRC sulphate resistant, CEM IV / B (P) 32.5N, White Portland cement. Portland clinker 65 % C₃S: Blaine ≥ 310 m²/kg.
Which grades and assays apply to cement and clinker under HS 2523?
CEM I 42.5 N — Standard EN 197-1 · NaOH-equivalent ≤ 0.6% Na₂O eq. · Typical 28-day MPa 42.5-52.5; CEM I 42.5 R — Standard EN 197-1 · NaOH-equivalent ≤ 0.6% · Typical 28-day MPa 42.5-52.5 (rapid hardening); CEM I 52.5 N — Standard EN 197-1 · NaOH-equivalent ≤ 0.6% · Typical 28-day MPa 52.5-62.5.
Which export documents are issued for cement and clinker under HS 2523?
Documents: Commercial Invoice (USD-denominated typical); Packing List; Bill of Lading (3/3 originals); Certificate of Origin (preferential where applicable — EUR.1, PAFTA).

Other questions? Email our export desk — the export desk replies to every request.