Rubber-Based Silicone Caulking Compound
Rubber-based silicone caulking compound is a sealant made from synthetic rubber polymers for sealing gaps in construction and bathroom applications. It is classified under tariff item 3214.90.00 as a caulking compound, providing weatherproofing for joints.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a silicone polymer in primary form, not a prepared caulking.
Silicones in primary forms are classified in heading 39.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not a silicone in primary forms, which would be classified in chapter 39
• Provide technical data to show it is a mastic for sealing
• Ensure the caulking is not a paint or varnish, which is excluded by chapter note 3
Related Products under Tariff item 3214.90.00
Acrylic Caulking Compound
Acrylic caulking compound is a water-based sealant used to fill gaps and joints in construction, preventing air and water infiltration. It is classified under tariff item 3214.90.00 as a caulking compound, distinct from bituminous mastics excluded by chapter note 1.
Butyl Rubber Glaziers' Putty
Butyl rubber glaziers' putty is a non-hardening sealant formulated to bed glass in window frames, providing long-term protection against air and moisture infiltration. It is classified under tariff item 3214.90.00 as a glaziers' putty, meeting the heading's description for mastics and putties used in construction.
EPDM Rubber Grafting Putty
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Facade Acrylic Stucco Mastic
Facade acrylic stucco mastic is a pre-mixed acrylic-based product for patching and surfacing exterior stucco walls. It is classified under tariff item 3214.90.00 as a non-refractory surfacing preparation for building facades, not a paint or chemical compound.
Grafting Wax Compound
Grafting wax compound is a bitumen-free resin wax used by horticulturists to seal tree grafts and wounds, promoting healing. It falls under tariff item 3214.90.00 as grafting putty or mastic, and is excluded from Chapter 27 asphalt mastics.
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