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Vinyl Acrylic Primer for Drywall

A water-thinned primer with vinyl acrylic copolymers for sealing new drywall before topcoating, minimizing absorption and stains. Classified HTS 3209.10.00.00 as an aqueous paint based on vinyl/acrylic polymers, essential for professional painting prep. High-titanium pigment loading for opacity.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.1%+35.0%40.1%
🇲🇽Mexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇨🇦Canada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇩🇪Germany5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇯🇵Japan5.1%+10.0%15.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3209.90.00.00Higher: 40.9% vs 40.1%

If styrene-butadiene latex base

Non-acrylic/vinyl synthetic latex primers fall under other polymers in 3209.

3212.10.00.00Lower: 39.7% vs 40.1%

If tanning extracts or mastics mixed

Preparations with excluded tannin derivatives shift out of Chapter 32 paints.

3207.30.00.00Lower: 38.1% vs 40.1%

If ink jet preparations with dyes

Specialized printing fluids with synthetic dyes classify separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide hiding power data (contrast ratio) to support primer classification

Declare pigment volume concentration; avoid under-declaring to prevent audits

Pair with topcoat samples if questioned on system compatibility

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