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U.S. imports of polyester-based paints and varnishes in nonaqueous medium (HS 320810) totaled $12.9M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Polyester-Based Paints and Varnishes in Nonaqueous Medium paid $893K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $7.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPolyester-based coatings dispersed in nonaqueous (solvent-borne) media serve demanding industrial and automotive finishing applications where hardness, chemical resistance, and film build are priorities. All US imports under this heading enter on a single tariff line, 3208100000, simplifying classification but placing the analytical burden on the binder chemistry — polyester resin must be the dominant film-forming polymer to avoid reclassification under the acrylic/vinyl or NESOI nonaqueous lines. Canada and Mexico are the leading sources, with Germany a significant European supplier. Importers handling solvent-borne coatings should also be prepared for EPA VOC compliance documentation at entry.
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Classification depends on the predominant film-forming resin. If the binder is primarily a polyester polymer, the product falls under 3208100000; if acrylic or vinyl polymers dominate, 3208200000 applies. Blended systems require analysis of the resin weight ratios and the manufacturer's technical data sheet to determine the essential character of the coating.
While CBP handles tariff classification, solvent-borne coatings may be subject to EPA regulations governing volatile organic compound (VOC) content under the Clean Air Act. Importers should confirm that products meet applicable federal and state VOC limits and retain safety data sheets and formulation documentation to support compliance reviews.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3208100000 | PAINTS & VARNISHES,IN NONAQUEOUS MEDIUM,POLYESTERS | $12.9M | 12.17% | $893K |
PAINTS & VARNISHES,IN NONAQUEOUS MEDIUM,POLYESTERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3208100000 | PAINTS & VARNISHES,IN NONAQUEOUS MEDIUM,POLYESTERS | $28.0M |
PAINTS & VARNISHES,IN NONAQUEOUS MEDIUM,POLYESTERS
3.5M 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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $3.0M | $6.4M | +$3.4M |
| LAREDO, TX | $1.8M | $5.0M | +$3.2M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $1.8M | $3.5M | +$1.7M |