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Aqueous Acrylic Enamel Paint from Japan

High-gloss enamel paint using acrylic polymers dispersed in water, ideal for metal surfaces like machinery. HTS 3209.90.00.00 covers this as 'other' enamels based on synthetic polymers in aqueous medium, excluding specified subheadings. It offers corrosion resistance and easy cleanup.

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

• Submit binding rulings for enamel classification if gloss level is ambiguous

• Ensure manifests detail polymer type and aqueous percentage for CBP review