Vinyl Acrylic Primer for Drywall from Japan
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 — 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
• 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