3824.50.00.10 - Wet 🖩

This HTS subheading, 3824.50.00.10, specifically covers "wet" nonrefractory mortars and concretes. These are preparations designed for construction or repair purposes that are in a moist or pliable state, ready for immediate application or requiring only minimal preparation before use. The defining characteristic is their "wet" nature, implying the presence of binders and aggregates pre-mixed with a liquid component, typically water, to achieve a workable consistency. Examples would include ready-mix concrete delivered in a wet state, or pre-packaged wet mortar intended for tiling or general masonry.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 3824.50.00.50 "Other," which would encompass nonrefractory mortars and concretes that are not in a wet, ready-to-use form. This would include dry mixes of cement, sand, and aggregates that require the addition of water by the end-user, or precast concrete products that have already undergone the setting and hardening process. The key differentiator is the physical state and the stage of preparation for application.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. The classification is determined by the specific properties and intended use of the nonrefractory mortar or concrete product, with the "wet" designation being the primary criterion for inclusion under this specific HTS code. Importers should ensure that the product's documentation and physical characteristics align with the definition of a wet, nonrefractory mortar or concrete when making a classification determination.