What is HS code 3208.10?

HS code 3208.10 covers: Based on polyesters. It belongs to chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; paints; inks) of the Harmonized System.

What is the US import duty for HS code 3208.10?

The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 3.7%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.

What is the UK commodity code for 3208.10?

The UK extends 3208.10 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 3208100000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.

Chapter 32 · Tanning or dyeing extracts; paints; inks · Section 6

HS Code 3208.10

Based on polyesters

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

US duty (general)

3.7%

US HTS lines

EU CN codes

UK commodity codes

Unit

liters, kg

US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1596 · updated 2026-09-10 · sources

United States - HTS lines under 3208.10

Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.

HTS code	Description	General	Special	Other	Unit
3208.10.00	Based on polyesters	3.7%	Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	15.4¢/kg +46%	liters, kg

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Enter the customs value (and quantity, when a rate is per-unit) to estimate the general-rate duty per HTS line. Estimates exclude Section 232/301 surcharges, MPF/HMF and fees. Not a customs ruling.

Customs value (USD) Quantity (liters)

European Union - CN codes under 3208.10

Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.

CN code	Description
3208 10 90	Other	EU duty (TARIC) →
3208 10 10	Solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter	EU duty (TARIC) →
3208 10 00	Based on polyesters	EU duty (TARIC) →

United Kingdom - commodity codes under 3208.10

Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.

Commodity code	Description
3208 10 00 00	Based on polyesters	UK duty & VAT →
3208 10 10 00	Solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter	UK duty & VAT →
3208 10 90 00	Other	UK duty & VAT →

Not a customs ruling. Classification is determined by the importing country's customs authority and depends on the exact product. This page is reference information from official published schedules, not legal advice. For a binding decision, request a ruling (US: CBP CROSS · UK: HMRC ATaR · EU: BTI).

Other subheadings in 3208

3208.00 3208 Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or 3208.10 Based on polyesters 3208.20 Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers 3208.90 Other

Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.