Aqueous Industrial Floor Coating
A durable two-part water-based epoxy coating for concrete warehouse floors, with synthetic polymers dispersed in an aqueous medium. It is classified under tariff item 3209.90.00 as an 'other' paint based on synthetic polymers in water, offering chemical resistance and heavy-traffic durability.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the coating is solvent-based
Epoxy coatings in non-aqueous media are classified under heading 3208.
If imported as separate epoxy resin and hardener components
Unmixed epoxy resins may be classified as plastics under chapter 39.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the two-part nature of the coating and provide mixing instructions to CBSA for clarity
• Ensure the product's epoxy resin content is documented for classification
• Verify if the coating meets Canadian building code standards for industrial floors
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