Latex-Based Painters' Mastic
Latex-based painters' mastic, water-based for skim coating walls before painting, with low odor for interior use. It serves as a non-refractory surfacing preparation for indoor walls, classified under 'other mastics' in tariff item 3214.10.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used as a general surfacing preparation
This heading covers other non-refractory surfacing preparations not specified as mastics.
If the solvent weight exceeds 50% of the solution
Chapter note 4 classifies such solutions under heading 32.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is water-based and not a solution with volatile organic solvents over 50% weight, which would shift classification to heading 32.08
• Provide SDS and composition details to CBSA
• Check if it is put up for retail sale, which might affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 3214.10.90
Acoustic Wall Mastic Sealant
A sound-dampening mastic for sealing drywall joints, non-hardening, reducing noise transmission. It is a wall surfacing mastic and falls under tariff item 3214.10.90 as an 'other' mastic.
Acrylic Caulking Compound
A paintable latex-based mastic for sealing gaps in walls, windows, and doors in construction. It is a non-refractory preparation for indoor surfacing and falls under tariff item 3214.10.90 as a caulking compound mastic.
Acrylic Caulking Sealant
Acrylic caulking sealant is a water-based mastic used for interior gap filling and sealing. It is paintable and flexible, making it suitable for a variety of construction applications. This product falls under tariff item 3214.10.90 as a caulking compound, not containing phenol-formaldehyde resin or being for electrical generator use.
Acrylic Latex Caulking Sealant
A water-based acrylic latex compound designed for interior sealing of gaps in drywall, trim, and woodwork. It is paintable after drying and functions as a caulking compound, falling under tariff item 3214.10.90 as an 'other' mastic.
Acrylic Wall Surfacer Filler
Acrylic wall surfacer filler, an acrylic-based filler paste used by painters to level and fill minor cracks on interior walls for optimal paint adhesion. It qualifies as painters' fillings, non-refractory, classified under 'other mastics' in tariff item 3214.10.90.
Automotive Body Filler Putty
Automotive body filler putty is a two-part polyester resin mastic used for repairing dents and rust on vehicles. It is sandable and paintable, making it a common product in auto body shops. This product falls under tariff item 3214.10.90 as painters' fillings, as it is not specifically for electrical generator use.