Painter's Non-Sag Mastic Filler from China
A thick mastic for filling cracks and joints in drywall before painting, remaining in place without sagging. Classified in HTS 3214.10.00.20 as other mastics akin to painters' fillings. Used for indoor wall and ceiling surfacing preparations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify paintability with ASTM standards to distinguish from rigid fillers
• Avoid over-declaring as 'universal' to prevent scrutiny for multi-use reclass
• Include shrinkage test data in documentation for surfacing prep verification