Limewash Paint Base Slaked Lime from Japan
Slaked lime in powder or putty form mixed with pigments for breathable limewash coatings on historic buildings. Classified HTS 2522.20.00.00 as pure slaked lime, not Chapter 32 paints. Provides antifungal, vapor-permeable finishes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'base material' to avoid paint classification under Chapter 32
• Include recipes showing simple pigment mixing post-import
• Store in humidity-controlled conditions to maintain slaking reactivity