Tempera Finishing Paint from Mexico
This is an egg or casein-based tempera paint for fine finishing on decorative leather and wood, known for archival quality. As a prepared paint not based on synthetic polymers, it is classified under tariff item 3210.00.00 as other paints.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the tempera paint does not contain synthetic polymers that would shift classification to heading 3209
• Provide the protein-based binder composition to CBSA for accurate classification
• If the paint is for archival use, ensure it meets Canadian conservation standards