Code 3208 10 · Heading 3208

Clear or pigmented polyester paint and lacquer in a non-water-based medium, or polyester solutions in volatile organic solvents with solvent content > 50% by weight

This covers clear or pigmented paints and lacquers based on polyesters, dispersed or dissolved in a non-water-based medium. It also covers polyester solutions in volatile organic solvents when the solvent content is > 50% by weight.

For example

Clear polyester lacquer dispersed or dissolved in a non-water-based medium
Pigmented polyester paint dispersed or dissolved in a non-water-based medium
Polyester solution in a volatile organic solvent with solvent content > 50% by weight

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Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on polyesters, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions based on polyesters in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight

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Step 1 · Section VI Products of the chemical or allied industries
Is it an inorganic or organic chemical; a pharmaceutical product; a fertilizer; a tanning or dye extract, pigment, paint, varnish, filler or printing ink; an essential oil, perfume, cosmetic or toilet product; soap, a surface-active, washing, cleaning, polishing or wax product; a protein, modified starch, glue or enzyme; an explosive, pyrotechnic article, match or other specified combustible material; a photographic or cinematographic product; or another chemical product?
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Step 2 · Chapter 32 Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their deriv… 5 of 11 chapters in section VI
Which named product type is it: tanning extract or tannin; dye or dye preparation; pigment or pigment preparation; ceramic, glass or enamel colour preparation; paint or varnish; prepared drier; pigment in a non-aqueous medium, embossing foil or retail-packed dye; artist or similar paint; filler, sealant, putty or similar surface-finishing preparation; or printing ink, ink or Indian ink?
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Step 3 · Heading 3208 Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, b… 8 of 15 headings under chapter 32
Is the product based on polyesters, acrylic or vinyl polymers, or another synthetic or chemically modified natural polymer?
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Step 4 · Subheading 3208 10 Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, b… 1 of 3 subheadings under heading 3208
Is it a polyester solution in volatile organic solvents with solvent content > 50% by weight, or is it clear or pigmented polyester paint or lacquer dispersed or dissolved in a non-water-based medium?

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3208 10 Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on polyesters, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions based on polyesters in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight you are here No rate on file
3208 20 Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions based on acrylic or vinyl polymers in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight No rate on file
3208 90 Paints and varnishes based, incl. enamels and lacquers, on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium, and solutions of products of headings 3901 to 3913 in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight (excl. those based on polyesters and acrylic or vinyl polymers and solutions of collodion) 0.0–6.5%

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

32.08.1001

Containing trichloroethylene (TRI) or tetrachloroethylene (PER)

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.
32.08.1009

Other

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

3208 10 10 00

Solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter

Ordinary duty

6.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.
3208 10 90 00

Other

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.