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HS code for lacquers

3208

3208 Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter

In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “lacquers” points to heading 3208: paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter. 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, 3208 covers 21 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 7 of them are duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 3208 into 9 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6.5% (average 5.1%). 2 of them are duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 3208 covers 18 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6.5%. 2 of them are duty-free.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 6% Third-country duty 21 tariff lines · average 4% EU Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 9 tariff lines · average 5.1% Türkiye Free – 6.5% Third-country duty 18 tariff lines · average 5.8% USA 3.2% – 3.7% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 3.5%

See also

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for lacquers?

Lacquers are classified under 3208 (Paints and varnishes) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.