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Painters' Wood Filler Putty from Germany

Solvent-based putty for filling cracks and holes in wood before painting, providing a smooth surface. It qualifies as painters' fillings under HTS 3214.90.50.00, for non-structural indoor use. Not a chemically defined compound per chapter exclusions.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Test for hazardous material classification due to solvent content

• Include shrinkage rate and sanding compatibility in tech sheets

• Differentiate from epoxy fillers which may go to Chapter 39