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U.S. exports of paints & coatings (industry detail) (NAICS 325510) totaled $329.0M in July 2026.
Importers of Paints & Coatings (Industry Detail) paid $11.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $87.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAt the six-digit NAICS level, paints and coatings manufacturing trade captures a highly competitive global market where product differentiation by performance grade, substrate compatibility, and environmental compliance drives sourcing decisions. Architectural coatings, OEM industrial coatings, and high-performance specialty coatings each serve distinct end-use sectors with different buyer specifications and regulatory touchpoints. Section 301 tariffs have affected certain coating raw materials and intermediates sourced from specific origins, increasing formulation costs for some product lines. Trade professionals should monitor both raw material tariff exposure and finished product classification to manage total landed cost effectively.
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6.3K shipments/mo
Section 301 tariffs can apply to both finished coating products and key raw material inputs — such as pigments, resins, and additives — depending on their origin and HTS classification. Importers should conduct a full bill-of-materials review to identify all tariff-exposed inputs, as the cumulative effect on landed cost can be significant even when the finished product itself is not directly listed.
Importers should obtain technical data sheets specifying the dispersion medium (aqueous vs. solvent), binder chemistry, pigment content by weight, and intended end-use application. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) can supplement this information. For specialty or high-performance coatings, a written classification ruling from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may be advisable to lock in the correct tariff treatment before large-volume shipments.
NAICSSector 32
National industry 1 of 1 in naics industry 32551
National industry 325510 · $133.5M of $138.7M
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Imports
$133.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$329.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Canada and Mexico together take 66% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
origin
None recorded for this period.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.