HS Code 2523 — Egyptian Cement & Clinker Export Reference
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 Code 2523 — Egyptian Cement & Clinker Export Reference
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 is the largest cement exporter in MENA with 30+ million MT/year export surplus.
| Sub-heading | Coverage | Egyptian product | Annual export volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | Portland clinker (65% C₃S) | Major |
| 2523.21 | White Portland cement | EGG White Portland | Niche premium |
| 2523.29 | Other Portland cement | CEM I 42.5N / 52.5N, CEM II/A-L, CEM II/B-M, SRC | Largest category |
| 2523.30 | Aluminous cement | Calcium aluminate (niche) | Limited |
| 2523.90 | Other hydraulic cements | Specialty blends | Niche |
Country-specific extensions
| Destination | 2523.10 (clinker) | 2523.29 (Portland) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 0% | 0% | EUR.1 preferential applies |
| USA | 0% | 0% | Subject to anti-dumping reviews for select origins |
| UK | 0% | 0% | DCTS Enhanced |
| India | 0% | 10% MFN | Concessional rates available |
| China | 0% | 12% MFN | — |
| Brazil | 4% TEC | 4% TEC | 0% under Egypt-MERCOSUR FTA |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% MFN | 5% MFN | 0% PAFTA |
| Bangladesh | 5% | 5% | Major cement importer |
| Sri Lanka | 5% | 5% | Major importer |
| West Africa (ECOWAS) | 5% CET | 10% CET | High demand zone |
| Ghana | 5% | 10% | |
| Nigeria | 5% | 10% | |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 5% | 10% | |
| Senegal | 5% | 10% | |
| East Africa (EAC) | 0% | 25% MFN | Most volume goes to clinker for local grinding |
| Kenya | 0% | 25% | |
| Tanzania | 0% | 25% | |
| Mozambique | 5% | 10% | |
| Yemen | 5% | 5% |
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
| Grade | Standard | NaOH-equivalent | Typical 28-day MPa |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEM I 42.5 N | EN 197-1 | ≤ 0.6% Na₂O eq. | 42.5-52.5 |
| CEM I 42.5 R | EN 197-1 | ≤ 0.6% | 42.5-52.5 (rapid hardening) |
| CEM I 52.5 N | EN 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 V | C₃A ≤ 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
- 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 (SGS / Intertek / Bureau Veritas) — buyer option
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