Polyurethane Enamel Paint from Germany
A high-gloss polyurethane-based enamel paint dispersed in a nonaqueous solvent, used for industrial machinery and automotive refinishing. It falls under HTS 3208.90.00.00 as a synthetic polymer paint in a nonaqueous medium, not classified as a base or straight solution. This classification covers finished paints ready for application without further mixing.
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
• Verify VOC content and solvent composition to ensure compliance with EPA regulations and proper HTS classification
• Obtain supplier's certificate of analysis confirming synthetic polymer base and nonaqueous dispersion
• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 39 polymers by documenting paint formulation and end-use application