Code 3209 90 · Heading 3209

Clear or pigmented water-based paints and varnishes made with synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, excluding acrylic and vinyl polymers

This covers clear or pigmented paints and varnishes in which synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers are dispersed or dissolved in a water-based medium. It excludes products based on acrylic or vinyl polymers.

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Clear water-based varnish based on a synthetic polymer, not an acrylic or vinyl polymer
Pigmented water-based paint based on a chemically modified natural polymer, not an acrylic or vinyl polymer

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Official tariff text

Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium (excl. those based on acrylic or vinyl polymers)

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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 3209 Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, b… 9 of 15 headings under chapter 32
Is the paint or varnish based on acrylic or vinyl polymers?
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Step 4 · Subheading 3209 90 Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, b… 2 of 2 subheadings under heading 3209
Is the paint or varnish based on acrylic or vinyl polymers?

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3209 90 00 Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium (excl. those based on acrylic or vinyl polymers) 6.5% Save

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3209 10 Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium 6.5%
3209 90 Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium (excl. those based on acrylic or vinyl polymers) you are here 6.5%

Export to Norway

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

32.09.9000

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.

3209 90 00 00

Other

Ordinary duty

6.0%

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.