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HS code for distempers

3209

3209 Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “distempers” points to heading 3209: paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium. 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.

In the UK Global Tariff, 3209 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 3209 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 3209 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.

Duty rates compared

UK 6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 6.5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines USA 5.1% – 5.9% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 5.5%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for distempers?

Distempers are classified under 3209 (Paints and varnishes) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.