Vinyl Acrylic Primer for Drywall from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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