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Bituminous Cut-Back Primer

A solvent-cut petroleum bitumen primer for metal and concrete surfaces before coating. Meets HTS 2715.00.00.00 as a cut-back bituminous mixture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3208.90.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 25%

If used primarily as a paint base

Paints and varnishes with bituminous bases go to 3208; primers as mixtures stay 2715.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Test per ISO 3405 for distillation to rule out 2710 light oil overlap

• Hazardous material declarations required for flammable solvents in cut-backs

• Label industrial vs. consumer use to prevent retail reclassification