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Cementitious Floor Screed Mortar

Self-leveling mortar blend of cement, gypsum, and polymers for creating smooth floor underlays. Nonrefractory for standard building floors. Classified in HTS 3824.50.00 as prepared nonrefractory mortar for leveling applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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2520.10.00Same rate: 35%

If predominantly gypsum-based without cement

Gypsum plasters and similar without cement mixtures in Chapter 25.

3214.90.50Higher: 38.25% vs 35%

If for floor or wall surfacing

Surfacing preparations for floors classified separately in 3214.

3824.99.39Same rate: 35%

If other chemical preparations NESOI

If not specifically mortar-like, falls into broader 3824.99.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify flow rate and pot life in technical data sheets

• Ensure gypsum content labeling for fire-rated applications

• Bulk imports require humidity-controlled storage declarations

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