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

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## Duty rates

- **General (MFN) rate:** Free

## Classification path

- **Section VI:** [Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries](https://plaintariff.com/section/vi-products-of-the-chemical-or-allied-industries)
- **Chapter 32:** [Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks](https://plaintariff.com/chapter/chapter-32-tanning-or-dyeing-extracts-tannins-and-their-derivatives-dyes)
- **HTS code:** 3209

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*Source: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule. HTML canonical: https://plaintariff.com/heading/3209-paints-and-varnishes-including-enamels-and-lacquers-based*