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HS code for bituminous - paints
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “bituminous - paints” points to heading 3210: other paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers and distempers); prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 3210 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 3210 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 3210 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 6.5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
USA 1.8% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Canada 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Brazil 12.6% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 6% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 4% 
New Zealand Free – 5% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 4.5% 
Japan 1.6% – 3.9% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 2.8% 
Taiwan 2.5% – 6.5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 5.1% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for bituminous - paints?
Bituminous - paints are classified under 3210 (Other paints and varnishes) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.