Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Acrylic and Vinyl Polymer Paints and Varnishes in Nonaqueous Medium (HS 320820) totaled $37.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Acrylic and Vinyl Polymer Paints and Varnishes in Nonaqueous Medium paid $1.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.16% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSolvent-borne acrylic and vinyl polymer coatings occupy a broad segment of industrial, automotive, and architectural finishing markets, valued for fast dry times, UV resistance, and adhesion to diverse substrates. The entire heading resolves to a single US tariff line, 3208200000, so the classification pivot is whether the medium is nonaqueous — distinguishing these products from the water-borne acrylic coatings of heading 3209. Canada is the dominant supplier, with Germany and Mexico also significant sources. Importers should maintain formulation records confirming the nonaqueous carrier and the acrylic or vinyl resin identity to defend classification against potential reclassification challenges.
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1.1K import shipments a month
CBP looks to the continuous phase of the coating medium. If the solvent or carrier is organic rather than water, the product qualifies as nonaqueous. Importers should retain technical data sheets and safety data sheets showing the solvent composition, as these are the primary documents used to substantiate the nonaqueous classification during a CBP inquiry.
Yes — the heading explicitly covers coatings based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, so a blend of both resin types in a nonaqueous medium generally remains within 3208200000. The key is that acrylic or vinyl polymers collectively constitute the predominant film-forming component; if another resin type (e.g., polyester or epoxy) dominates, reclassification to another nonaqueous line may be warranted.
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Subheading 2 of 3 in heading 3208
Subheading 320820 · $37.5M of $150.7M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3208200000 | Paints & Varnishes, Nonaqueus, Acrylic/Vinyl Polymer | $20.1M | 9.16% | 73.89% | $1.8M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3208200000 | Paints & Varnishes, Nonaqueus, Acrylic/Vinyl Polymer | $37.5M |
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
destination
Canada and Mexico together take 77% of it.
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origin
entry
rate provision · imports
26.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.16% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$20.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$37.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $233.0M of Acrylic and Vinyl Polymer Paints and Varnishes in Nonaqueous Medium and exported $446.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.