Glazier's Putty from Japan
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 — 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
• 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