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Industrial Linseed Oil Putty Base from China

Thickened linseed oil base (blown/oxidized) for manufacturing glazing putties and caulks. Falls under HTS 1518.00.20.00 as modified linseed oil, prior to putty formulation.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Clearly state 'base oil only, not putty' to prevent 3214 reclassification

Test consistency; too thick risks 1522 residue heading

Industrial Linseed Oil Putty Base from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1518.00.20.00