U.S. exports of Acrylic and Vinyl Polymer Paints and Varnishes in Aqueous Medium (HS 320910) totaled $66.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Acrylic and Vinyl Polymer Paints and Varnishes in Aqueous Medium paid $1.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.40% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWater-borne acrylic and vinyl polymer coatings — the dominant technology in architectural, industrial maintenance, and OEM finishing markets — enter the US under a single tariff line, 3209100000, with the aqueous medium being the defining classification criterion. Canada is the leading supplier, consistent with deep integration of North American coatings supply chains, while Italy and Germany supply premium architectural and specialty formulations. Importers moving large volumes should be aware that water-borne coatings are generally subject to lower VOC thresholds under EPA and state regulations, which can affect admissibility and labeling requirements.
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The safety data sheet (SDS) and technical data sheet (TDS) are the primary references — they identify water as the continuous phase or primary solvent. A formulation showing water content above 50% by weight of the liquid phase, combined with an acrylic or vinyl latex binder, strongly supports classification under 3209100000 rather than the nonaqueous acrylic line.
Yes. Beyond federal EPA VOC rules, states such as California (CARB), New York, and others in the OTC region impose stricter VOC limits on architectural and industrial maintenance coatings. Importers distributing into those markets should confirm that formulations meet the applicable state limits before committing to large shipments, as reformulation after arrival can be costly.
ImportsExports
Imports
$14.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$66.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $155.9M of Acrylic and Vinyl Polymer Paints and Varnishes in Aqueous Medium and exported $747.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 3209
Subheading 320910 · $66.3M of $96.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3209100000 | Paints & Varnishes, Aqueus, Acrylic or Vinyl Polymr | $14.4M | 7.40% | 67.50% | $1.1M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3209100000 | Paints & Varnishes, Aqueus, Acrylic or Vinyl Polymr | $66.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 82% of it.
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rate provision · imports
31.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 7.40% of imports for consumption.