Fabric Paint Tubes
Acrylic textile paints in tubes, formulated for artists to use on fabric. These are artists' colors in tubes, fitting the tariff item's scope of artists' colors in similar packings.
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% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paints are solutions in volatile organic solvents with solvent weight over 50%
Chapter note 4 classifies such solutions under heading 32.08, not 32.13.
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
• Ensure the paints are not classified as textile printing pastes under other headings
• Provide CBSA with the product's intended use for artistic purposes
• Keep labels showing the paint composition and artist-grade formulation
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