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U.S. imports of other paints and varnishes; prepared water pigments for leather (HS 321000) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Other Paints and Varnishes; Prepared Water Pigments for Leather paid $95K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $761K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPaints and varnishes not captured by the aqueous or nonaqueous polymer-specific headings — along with prepared water-based pigment dispersions formulated specifically for finishing leather — are consolidated under tariff line 3210000000. Germany leads US imports under this heading, supplying specialty leather-finishing colorants and niche coating systems used in footwear, upholstery, and luxury goods manufacturing. The dual scope of the heading (general residual coatings plus leather pigments) means importers must confirm that a product's primary function and formulation align with this catch-all rather than a more specific coating heading.
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Prepared water pigments for leather are specifically formulated for application to leather substrates — typically as finishing, dyeing, or top-coat systems — and are designed to flex with the leather without cracking. Ordinary aqueous paints intended for rigid surfaces (walls, metal, wood) would classify under heading 3209. The end-use formulation and the manufacturer's stated application are key classification indicators.
Footwear manufacturers, leather goods producers, and automotive interior suppliers are the main consumers of the leather-specific pigment dispersions. The residual coating segment serves niche industrial applications — such as specialty lacquers and coatings that don't fit the polymer-defined headings — used in furniture, musical instruments, and craft industries.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3210000000 | OTHER PAINTS & VARNISH,PREP WATER PIGMTS FOR LETHR | $1.1M | 12.54% | $95K |
OTHER PAINTS & VARNISH,PREP WATER PIGMTS FOR LETHR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3210000000 | OTHER PAINTS & VARNISH,PREP WATER PIGMTS FOR LETHR | $4.5M |
OTHER PAINTS & VARNISH,PREP WATER PIGMTS FOR LETHR
425.1K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $85K | $530K | +$445K |
| California | $48K | $521K | +$474K |
| Ohio | -- | $566K | +$566K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $77K | $513K | +$435K |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $364K | +$364K |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $360K | +$360K |