Industrial Polyester Clear Coat Solution from Japan
High-solids polyester clear coat dissolved in solvents for automotive refinish and industrial machinery. HTS 3208.10.00.00 applies to these nonaqueous polyester solutions per chapter note 4. Offers gloss and chemical resistance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document polyester resin type (e.g
• saturated vs unsaturated) for precise classification
• Comply with DOT hazardous material shipping for solvent content
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'paint' which may trigger different scrutiny