Neoprene Resin Cement for Flooring from China
A rubber-based cement used for bonding floor tiles and surfacing indoor floors. Falls under HTS 3214.90.10.00 as a nonrefractory surfacing preparation based on rubber (neoprene polychloroprene). Provides durable, flexible adhesion in high-traffic areas.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Test for rubber content; neoprene must be principal binder for this subheading
• Supply flooring installation specs to prove nonrefractory surfacing use
• Beware solvent content; if >50% volatiles, may shift to 3208 per Chapter notes