HS code 320990: Paints and Varnishes
- Covers:
- Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 320910 (Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers).
- Listed US duty:
- 5.9% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium : Other
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What 320990 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium › Other.
This is the “other” line of heading 3209 (paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 320910 Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 3209 Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
5.9%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 320990
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Common questions
- What is HS code 320990?
- Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium : Other
- What duty rates apply to 320990?
- Listed duty rates range from 5.9% across 1 country rate.
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