Vinyl Lacquer for Automotive Trim from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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