Acrylic Latex House Paint from Japan
A water-based acrylic latex paint designed for interior and exterior house walls, dispersed in an aqueous medium with synthetic polymer binders. It falls under HTS 3209.90.00.00 as it is based on synthetic polymers dissolved or dispersed in water, classified as 'other' paints not specified elsewhere in heading 3209. This excludes oil-based or solvent-based alternatives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify VOC content and ensure labeling complies with EPA regulations for architectural coatings
• Provide lab analysis confirming aqueous dispersion of synthetic polymers to avoid reclassification