Glazier's Putty from Germany
Glazier's putty is a traditional linseed oil-based mastic used to secure glass panes in window frames. It hardens over time to form a weatherproof seal, falling under HTS 3214.10.00 as a specific type of glazier's putty for glazing applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify composition to ensure it meets nonrefractory mastic definitions; provide lab analysis if bitumen content exceeds limits
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) for VOC content to comply with EPA import regulations
• Label containers clearly with 'glazier's putty' to prevent reclassification as general caulking