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Vinyl Lacquer for Automotive Trim from Germany

A fast-drying lacquer based on vinyl polymers dissolved in nonaqueous solvents, applied to car interior trim for shine and protection. Classified under HTS 3208.20.00.00 due to its vinyl polymer base in a qualifying solvent solution as per chapter note 4. It is used in industrial finishing processes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm vinyl polymer content via certificate of analysis to distinguish from acrylic variants

• Comply with DOT regulations for flammable solvents; include flash point data in documentation

• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest Chapter 39 plastics classification