Nonaqueous polymer paints and varnishes from India
India exported $52.2 million of nonaqueous polymer paints and varnishes (HS 3208.90) in FY2025-26, up 2.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 13.2% US import duty, against 40.7% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 13.2%China 40.7%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $52MUp 2.4% on last year
- HS code
- 3208.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3208.90.00.00 | Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a nonaqueous medium; solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter: Other | 3.2% | 13.2% | 40.7% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of nonaqueous polymer paints and varnishes
India's exports to all countries under HS 3208.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3208.90 is 5.6%, ranging from 0% to 6.5% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on nonaqueous polymer paints and varnishes from India?
13.2% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 40.7%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for nonaqueous polymer paints and varnishes?
3208.90, under heading 3208 (Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a nonaqueous medium; solutions as defined in note 4 to this chapter). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export nonaqueous polymer paints and varnishes?
Yes. India exported $52.2 million under HS 3208.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.