Painters' Wood Filler from Japan
Painters' wood filler is a mastic compound used to fill cracks and holes in wood before painting. It sands smooth and accepts paint finishes, falling under HTS 3214.10.00 as painters' fillings.
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
• Specify 'for wood filling' on labels to distinguish from general putty
• Provide shrinkage and sanding test data for quality verification
• Ensure VOC content labeling meets CARB and EPA standards