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HTS Code · Chapter 32

3208Paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers or chemically…

HTS Code 3208 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesTanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and masticsPaints 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: in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 3 sub-classifications.

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3208from your country of origin25% → 35%

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What does HTS code 3208 cover?

HTS code 3208 covers paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers or chemically… (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:), classified under Chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and mastics) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. There are 3 more specific sub-classifications under this code.

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