HTS heading 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous
Heading 3209 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 3209 at a glance
- 2 rated tariff lines; 0 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 5.1% to 5.9%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 2 of 2 lines on a list in effect (List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 3209.10: Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers (1 line)
- 3209.90: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymer…: Other (1 line)
All tariff lines in heading 3209
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3209.10.00 | Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers | 5.1% | List 3 +25% | |
| 3209.90.00 | Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymer…: Other | 5.9% | List 3 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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