SBR Latex Painters' Filling Compound from China
A water-based filler putty with styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) latex for smoothing drywall imperfections before painting. Classified in HTS 3214.90.10.00 as painters' fillings based on rubber, it sands easily and accepts paint finishes. Used in interior wall preparation.
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
• Provide latex formulation data showing SBR as base for classification
• Ensure low-VOC labeling for US market entry without EPA holds
• Distinguish from paint extenders excluded by Chapter notes via use description