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2520: Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate) whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders

2520
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 25%–30%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$1.9bnWorld trade in 2024

2 subheadings make up heading 2520 in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 2520 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 2520 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 2520 covers 4 tariff lines and the statutory rate is between 25% and 30%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 2520 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in heading 2520 goods reached US$1.9bn in 2024, down 4.5% on 2023.

Spain was the largest exporter with 12.2% of the total, ahead of Thailand.

India imported the most (US$204.5m).

The United Kingdom ranked 15th among 125 exporters with US$30.3m.

The United Kingdom imported US$65.1m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 25% – 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 4 tariff lines · average 26.3% USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

2520 · US$1.9bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$8.9m+US$42.6m+> US$182.7m

Exports: 125
  1. Spain: US$226.5m
  2. Thailand: US$218.7m
  3. Oman: US$216.9m
  4. Germany: US$182.7m
  5. Egypt: US$102.8m
  6. Mexico: US$89.7m
  7. France: US$79.4m
  8. Morocco: US$68.7m
  9. Türkiye: US$65.1m
  10. Iran: US$56.3m
  11. United States: US$54m
  12. Canada: US$42.6m
  13. China: US$38.7m
  14. Australia: US$36.1m
  15. United Kingdom: US$30.3m
  16. Tunisia: US$28.6m
  17. United Arab Emirates: US$24m
  18. Belgium: US$16.9m
  19. Italy: US$16.9m
  20. Cyprus: US$15.5m
  21. Ireland: US$15.2m
  22. Austria: US$13m
  23. Latvia: US$11.8m
  24. Bhutan: US$11.4m
  25. Azerbaijan: US$10.8m
  26. Poland: US$10.3m
  27. Czechia: US$10.2m
  28. Moldova: US$9m
  29. South Africa: US$8.9m
  30. Kenya: US$8.2m
  31. Netherlands: US$7.3m
  32. Argentina: US$6.9m
  33. South Korea: US$6.7m
  34. Tanzania: US$5.6m
  35. Hungary: US$5.5m
  36. Portugal: US$5.3m
  37. Greece: US$5.1m
  38. Kazakhstan: US$4.9m
  39. Uzbekistan: US$4.6m
  40. Malaysia: US$4.6m
  41. Zimbabwe: US$4.4m
  42. India: US$4.3m
  43. Brazil: US$4.2m
  44. Algeria: US$4.2m
  45. Slovenia: US$4.1m
  46. North Macedonia: US$4m
  47. Guatemala: US$3.8m
  48. Mauritania: US$3.5m
  49. Sweden: US$3.4m
  50. Saudi Arabia: US$3.1m
  51. Switzerland: US$3m
  52. Norway: US$2.9m
  53. Dominican Republic: US$2.7m
  54. Denmark: US$2.4m
  55. Japan: US$2.3m
  56. Luxembourg: US$2.2m
  57. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$2.2m
  58. Russia: US$2m
  59. Andorra: US$2m
  60. Mozambique: US$1.9m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Spain US$226.5m 12.2%
2 Thailand US$218.7m 11.8%
3 Oman US$216.9m 11.7%
4 Germany US$182.7m 9.8%
5 Egypt US$102.8m 5.5%
6 Mexico US$89.7m 4.8%
7 France US$79.4m 4.3%
8 Morocco US$68.7m 3.7%
9 Türkiye US$65.1m 3.5%
10 Iran US$56.3m 3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 India US$204.5m 11%
2 United States US$183.1m 9.9%
3 Nigeria US$103.3m 5.6%
4 Japan US$88.4m 4.8%
5 Belgium US$79.6m 4.3%
6 Indonesia US$74.9m 4%
7 Canada US$71m 3.8%
8 United Kingdom US$65.1m 3.5%
9 China US$53.9m 2.9%
10 Netherlands US$50.1m 2.7%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate) whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders?

Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate) whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders fall under HS heading 2520, part of chapter 25, in section V of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2520 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2520 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of…?

Spain, with US$226.5m in 2024 (12.2% of world exports).