Mastics; painters' fillings

HS v2017 Code: 321410

About mastics; painters' fillings

HS code 321410 covers a range of mastics and painters' fillings, which are essential products in the construction, automotive, and manufacturing industries. These materials play a crucial role in sealing, bonding, and filling applications, contributing to the durability and aesthetic appeal of various products and structures. As a key component of the broader sealants and adhesives market, the mastics and painters' fillings industry is an important part of the global economy, supporting a wide range of downstream industries.

Production process

The production of mastics and painters' fillings typically involves the blending and processing of various raw materials, such as resins, solvents, and fillers. Manufacturers use specialized equipment and techniques to ensure the desired consistency, adhesion, and curing properties of the final products. This may include processes like mixing, heating, and packaging to meet the specific requirements of different applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the mastics and painters' fillings industry include synthetic and natural resins, solvents, pigments, and filler materials. Manufacturers may also require specialized machinery and equipment, such as mixing tanks, extruders, and packaging lines, to efficiently produce and distribute these products. The availability and quality of these raw materials and production resources are crucial for the industry's ability to meet the evolving demands of its customers.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the mastics and painters' fillings industry are a diverse range of sealants, adhesives, and filler products used in construction, automotive, and industrial applications. These outputs may include 321410 Mastics, 321490 Other paints and varnishes, and 321510 Other paints and varnishes, among others. The mastics and fillers produced under HS code 321410 are often consumed by industries such as 4600 Construction, 2900 Automotive, and 2000 Manufacturing, where they play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity, performance, and aesthetics of a wide range of products and structures.

Revisions to 321410

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 321410. The most recent 1 version of this code (321410) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 321410 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for mastics; painters' fillings

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/32'>32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3214'>3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/321410'>321410: Mastics; painters' fillings</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/321490'>321490: Mastics; n.e.c. in heading no. 3214</a>"]

    

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