Water-Based Distemper Paint from China
Traditional water-thinned distemper paint using lime or chalk binders for matte interior wall finishes in historic buildings. It matches HTS 3210.00.00.00 explicitly covering distempers as other paints and varnishes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.3%
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
• Confirm water-thinned chalk/lime base via SDS to distinguish from oil-based under 3208
• Label clearly as 'distemper' for customs; generic 'paint' invites scrutiny