U.S. imports of Nonrefractory Mortars & Concretes (SITC 59898) totaled $6.5M in August 2026, imported from 29 countries.
Importers of Nonrefractory Mortars & Concretes paid $88K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataReady-to-use or dry-blend nonrefractory mortars and concretes are bulk construction materials distinguished from refractory versions by their inability to withstand sustained high-temperature service. These products compete directly with domestically produced ready-mix and bagged concrete, making freight cost a dominant factor in import economics—bulk density and low unit value typically limit economical import distances. Classification as nonrefractory is confirmed by the absence of high-alumina, silicon carbide, or other heat-resistant binders that would redirect the product to a refractory heading.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
705 import shipments a month
Refractory mortars are formulated to withstand sustained temperatures typically above 1,000°C and contain high-alumina, silicon carbide, or similar heat-resistant binders. Nonrefractory mortars use ordinary Portland cement, lime, or gypsum binders and are intended for standard construction applications. The binder composition and any manufacturer's temperature-rating documentation are the primary classification evidence.
Nonrefractory mortars and concretes have high bulk density and relatively low value per unit weight, meaning ocean freight and inland transport costs can quickly exceed the product's commercial value over long distances. As a result, imports tend to be economically viable only when sourced from nearby trading partners or when a specialized formulation unavailable domestically justifies the logistics cost.
Basic heading 294 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 59898 · $6.5M of $27.5B
Trade Directory
List your company and tag the 6-digit products you trade, so the companies trading them can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 88% of it. Germany pays 10.0% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$7.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $76.2M of Nonrefractory Mortars & Concretes and exported $78.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.