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U.S. imports of acrylic and vinyl polymer paints and varnishes in aqueous medium (HS 320910) totaled $14.4M in April 2026, traded with 34 countries.
Importers of Acrylic and Vinyl Polymer Paints and Varnishes in Aqueous Medium paid $1.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $9.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Acrylic and Vinyl Polymer Paints and Varnishes in Aqueous Medium imports of $14.4M in April 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $12.2M.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3209100000 | PAINTS & VARNISHES,AQUEUS, ACRYLIC OR VINYL POLYMR | $14.4M | 14.19% | $1.4M |
PAINTS & VARNISHES,AQUEUS, ACRYLIC OR VINYL POLYMR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3209100000 | PAINTS & VARNISHES,AQUEUS, ACRYLIC OR VINYL POLYMR | $70.8M |
PAINTS & VARNISHES,AQUEUS, ACRYLIC OR VINYL POLYMR
16.0M l
MASTICS; PAINTERS' FILLINGS
HS 321410
PIGMNTS/PREPS CONT =>80% TITANIUM DIOXIDE, DRY WT
HS 320611
PRINTING INK, OTHER THAN BLACK
HS 321519
COLORING MATTER OF VEGETABLE OR ANIMAL ORIGIN
HS 320300
PIGMENTS & PREPARATIONS BASED THEREON
HS 320417
PAINTS & VARNISHES,IN NONAQUEUS MEDIUM,NESOI
HS 320890
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $486K | $18.7M | +$18.2M |
| Unidentified | -- | $11.0M | +$11.0M |
| New York | $815K | $5.8M | +$5.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $1.7M | $10.6M | +$8.8M |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $11.0M | +$11.0M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $2.2M | $6.4M | +$4.2M |