HS code for acrylic paint
The U.S. HS code for acrylic paint is usually 3213.10.00.00 (artist set), with a general duty of 6.5% on the entire set and an estimated total of 19% from China and 19% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 44% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist set | 3213.10.00.00 | 6.5% on the entire set | 19% |
- 3213.10.00.00: Colors in sets
What decides the code
Acrylic paint put up in a set for artists or students is classified under heading 3213, specifically 3213.10.00.00 for colors in sets.
- The product is an artists' or students' color, which places it in heading 3213 rather than a general paint heading.
- The paint is put up in a set, which leads to 3213.10.00.00 for colors in sets.
- The form of packing matters. Tubes, jars, bottles or pans of artists' colors fall in heading 3213.
Common mistakes
- Classifying acrylic paint in 3209 is wrong for artists' colors in sets. Heading 3209 covers paints and varnishes in a medium of acrylic polymers, not artists' colors put up in sets.
- Classifying the set under 3212 is wrong. Heading 3212 covers pigments and related coloring matter, not finished artists' colors in set packings.
- Classifying under 9603 or a brush heading is wrong when the set includes brushes. The paint itself gives the set its essential character under heading 3213.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 19% = 6.5% on the entire set general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 44%.
- Vietnam
- 19% = 6.5% on the entire set general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 3213.10.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Artist set
- CN 3213 10 00, 6.5%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
CPSC eFiling
3213.10.00.00 (CP1) is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. CPSC certificate related data may be needed. If acrylic paint is subject to a CPSC rule, file the certificate data at entry through your broker or the CPSC Product Registry.
Check what to file for 3213.10.00.00
CPSC HTS list for eFiling, October 1, 2026. The list is guidance and not exhaustive.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for acrylic paint?
The U.S. HTS code for acrylic paint is usually 3213.10.00.00 (artist set). The first six digits, 3213.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on acrylic paint from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3213.10.00.00 is 6.5% on the entire set. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 19% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 19%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Does acrylic paint need CPSC eFiling?
HTS 3213.10.00.00 or another code on this page is on CPSC's eFiling HTS list. If the product is subject to a CPSC rule, such as a children's product, the certificate data must be filed at entry. A product that needs no certificate can use a disclaim message.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.