Automotive Refinish Basecoat
A solvent-borne basecoat paint for vehicle refinishing, based on acrylic polyol resins. As a synthetic polymer paint in a nonaqueous medium, it falls under tariff item 3208.90.90, which covers 'Other' paints and varnishes not elsewhere specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the basecoat is specifically formulated for use in semiconductor device manufacturing.
This sibling item covers specialized coatings for semiconductor applications, which are excluded from 'Other'.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the resin system is acrylic polyol and not a different polymer that might fall under another heading
• Provide a technical datasheet to CBSA to support classification
• Ensure the product is not packaged for retail sale, which could trigger section note 2 considerations
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