U.S. exports of Nonaqueous Paints and Varnishes, Not Elsewhere Specified (HS 320890) totaled $79.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Nonaqueous Paints and Varnishes, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $3.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.72% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Nonaqueous Paints and Varnishes, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $32.6M in August 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $28.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSolvent-borne coatings formulated on binder chemistries other than polyester, acrylic, or vinyl — such as epoxy, alkyd, polyurethane, or silicone resins — fall into this residual nonaqueous category, entering on tariff line 3208900000. Germany leads US imports under this heading, reflecting that country's strength in specialty industrial and protective coatings. Because the NESOI designation is a catch-all, classification disputes often arise when a product could plausibly fit a more specific nonaqueous line; importers should document the dominant resin system carefully. South Korean and Japanese suppliers are also notable sources, and imports from those origins may be subject to Section 301 review depending on product specifics.
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1.4K import shipments a month
Alkyd, epoxy, polyurethane, chlorinated rubber, and silicone-based coatings in nonaqueous media are common examples. Because 3208900000 is a residual provision, it applies only after confirming the product does not qualify under the more specific polyester (3208100000) or acrylic/vinyl (3208200000) lines.
Japan and South Korea are among the top suppliers under this heading. While no broad antidumping or countervailing duty orders are known to cover solvent-borne coatings generally, Section 301 tariffs can apply to goods of Chinese origin that are transshipped or processed through third countries. Importers should verify the country of origin and current remedy status with a licensed customs broker before entry.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 3208
Subheading 320890 · $79.2M of $150.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$32.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$79.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $333.9M of Nonaqueous Paints and Varnishes, Not Elsewhere Specified and exported $952.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3208900000 | Paints & Varnishes, In Nonaqueus Medium, NESOI | $33.0M | 10.72% | 88.87% | $3.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3208900000 | Paints & Varnishes, In Nonaqueus Medium, NESOI | $79.2M |
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 49% of it.
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rate provision · imports
11.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.72% of imports for consumption.