Heading 3208: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or…
Every line of heading 3208 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.
Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a nonaqueous medium; solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter
Chapter 32: Tanning and dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes and inks. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.
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Tariff lines
| HTS code | Official description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3208.10.00.00 | Based on polyesters | 3.7% |
| 3208.20.00.00 | Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers | 3.6% |
| 3208.90.00.00 | Other | 3.2% |
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- 3208.10.0000PAINTS AND VARNISHES(INCL ENAMELS & LACQUERS)BASED ON SYNTHETIC POLYMERS,ETC IN A NONAQUEOUS MEDIUM,BASED ON POLYESTERS
- 3208.20.0000PAINTS AND VARNISHES(INCL ENAMELS & LACQUERS)BASED ON SYNTHETIC POLYMERS,ETC,IN A NONAQUEOUS MEDIUM,BASED ON ACRYLIC OR VINYL POLYMERS
- 3208.90.0000PAINTS AND VARNISHES(INCL ENAMELS & LACQUERS)BASED ON SYNTHETIC POLYMERS,ETC IN A NONAQUEOUS MEDIUM,NESOI
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.
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