What HS code 3208.20 covers
HS code 3208.20 classifies paints and varnishes; based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium. It is a subheading of heading 3208 (Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium), in chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks), section VI of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 3208.20
Erga omnes (treća zemlja) MFN stopa. Uvozni PDV od 17 do 27 odsto po zemlji, kao i sve antidampinške mere, primenjuju se zasebno.
Izvor: TARIC
Samo osnovna MFN stopa. Section 301 i IEEPA tarife iz 2025. mogu se dodati povrh toga za robu iz Kine.
Izvor: HTSUS / CBP
Imported this in 2024 or 2025?
Courts voided some of the tariffs importers paid on goods like this. You may be owed money back. The audit is free and we only get paid when you do.
Related codes in heading 3208
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 3208.20.
- 3208.10 Paints and varnishes; based on polyesters, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium
- 3208.90 Paints and varnishes; based on polymers n.e.c. in heading no. 3208, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium
Confirm the code for your exact product
A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 3208.20 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.