Chapter 32 · Tanning or dyeing extracts; paints; inks · Section 6
HS Code 3208.20
Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers
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 HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 3208.20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3208.20.00 | Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers | 3.6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | liters, kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 3208.20
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 20 10 | Solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3208 20 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 3208 20 00 | Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 3208.20
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 20 00 00 | Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3208 20 10 00 | Solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3208 20 10 10 | Copolymer of N-vinylcaprolactam, N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, in the form of a solution in ethanol containing by weight 34 % or more but not more than 40 % of copolymer | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3208 20 10 20 | Immersion topcoat solution containing by weight 0,5 % or more but not more than 15 % of acrylate-methacrylate-alkenesulphonate copolymers with fluorinated side chains, in a solution of n-butanol and/or 4-methyl-2-pentanol and/or diisoamylether | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3208 20 10 50 | Copolymer of vinylcaprolactam and vinylpyrrolidone (CAS RN 51987-20-3) in the form of a solution in 2-butoxyethanol (CAS RN 111-76-2) containing by weight 45 % or more but not more than 58 % of copolymer | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3208 20 10 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 3208 20 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 3208
The subheadings immediately before and after 3208.20 in chapter 32.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 3208.20.
What is HS code 3208.20?
HS code 3208.20 covers: Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers. It belongs to chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; paints; inks) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 3208.20?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 3.6%. 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 3208.20?
The UK extends 3208.20 to 7 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 3208200000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.