What HS code 2520.20 covers
HS code 2520.20 classifies plasters; (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders. It is a subheading of heading 2520 (Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), coloured or not, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders), in chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement), section V of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 2520.20
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 2520
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 2520.20.
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A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 2520.20 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.