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3208.20.00.00

Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers

Classification path

  1. 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
  2. Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
3.6%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
25%
Unit of quantity
liters, kg

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 3208

About heading 3208

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

Heading 3208 covers paints, varnishes, enamels and lacquers made with synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers that are dispersed or dissolved in a nonaqueous medium. It is split by the binder type: polyesters, acrylic or vinyl polymers, and other binders.

Full guide to heading 3208

Products in this heading

  • Solvent-borne polyester enamel
  • Acrylic lacquer in solvent
  • Vinyl paint in a nonaqueous carrier
  • Solvent-based polyurethane varnish
  • Automotive refinish paint in solvent
  • Solvent-borne clear wood lacquer
  • Metal coating paint based on synthetic polymer
  • Nonaqueous concrete sealer coating

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for polyester-based solvent-borne paint?

Polyester-based paint in a nonaqueous medium is classified under 3208.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.7%.

What is the duty on acrylic or vinyl polymer paints in a nonaqueous medium?

Acrylic or vinyl polymer paints in a nonaqueous medium are classified under 3208.20.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.6%.

How do I classify a solvent-based paint that is not polyester, acrylic or vinyl?

Such a paint falls under 3208.90.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 3.2%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.

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