Polyester Polyurethane Varnish from China
A clear protective varnish based on polyester resins dispersed in a nonaqueous solvent, used for coating wood furniture and floors. It falls under HTS 3208.10.00.00 as it is a solution of polyester polymers in organic solvents where the solvent exceeds 50% by weight, per chapter note 4. This classification applies to polyester-based varnishes not qualifying as paints under other headings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify solvent content exceeds 50% by weight via lab testing to confirm classification under chapter note 4
• Provide detailed composition certificates showing polyester base to avoid misclassification as acrylic or epoxy products
• Ensure VOC compliance documentation for US EPA regulations, as polyester varnishes often have high solvent levels