Wallboard Joint Compound from Germany
Wallboard joint compound, or 'mud,' is a gypsum-based mastic for taping drywall seams. It provides smooth, paint-ready surfaces under HTS 3214.10.00 as painters' filling.
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
• Specify gypsum vs vinyl formula to avoid Chapter 68 confusion
• Include mold/mildew resistance documentation if claimed
• Declare bucket sizes to distinguish pro vs retail packaging