Acrylic Caulking Compound from China
A water-based acrylic sealant used to fill gaps and joints in construction, preventing air and water infiltration. It falls under HTS 3214.90.50.00 as a caulking compound, distinct from bituminous mastics excluded by chapter notes. Non-refractory and suitable for indoor/outdoor building applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.25%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify VOC content compliance with EPA regulations for US imports
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and material composition declarations
• Avoid misclassification as painter's fillings if primarily for sealing joints