Polyurethane Enamel Paint from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

13.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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