Silicone Kitchen & Bath Caulk from China
100% silicone sealant for sealing around sinks, tubs, and showers, offering waterproofing and mold resistance. Classified under HTS 3214.90.50.00 as a caulking compound for non-refractory surfacing. Excluded from Chapter 27 bituminous mastics per notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.75%
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
• Ensure labeling meets ASTM C920 standards for silicone sealants
• Provide cure time and application temperature specs in documentation
• Check for REACH compliance if originating from EU