Costa Rica HS Code

HS Code 320990: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium : Other in Costa Rica

Q: Is HS code 320990 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 320990 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Costa Rica extends it under SAC.

Q: What system does Costa Rica use to classify HS code 320990?

Costa Rica classifies products under the Sistema Arancelario Centroamericano (SAC; locally Sistema Arancelario Centroamericano), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 320990 in Costa Rica?

The official source is https://www.hacienda.go.cr/contenido/12997-direccion-general-de-aduanas. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 320990 in Costa Rica

Under Costa Rica's Sistema Arancelario Centroamericano (Sistema Arancelario Centroamericano), HS Code 320990 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium : Other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Costa Rica extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 320990 belongs to 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, 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.

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Classification Path of HS Code 320990 in Costa Rica

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) 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

HS Code 3209

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

HS Code 320990

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

HS Code 320990100000

Pinturas y barnices a base de polímeros sintéticos o naturales modificados, dispersos o disueltos en un medio acuoso : Los demás : Las demás pinturas

HS Code 320990200000

Pinturas y barnices a base de polímeros sintéticos o naturales modificados, dispersos o disueltos en un medio acuoso : Los demás : Los demás barnices

Costa Rica Tariff Classification: Sistema Arancelario Centroamericano (SAC)

In Costa Rica, HS 320990 is classified under the Sistema Arancelario Centroamericano (Sistema Arancelario Centroamericano) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Sistema Arancelario Centroamericano (SAC)

Local name Sistema Arancelario Centroamericano

Digits 8

Official source https://www.hacienda.go.cr/contenido/12997-direccion-general-de-aduanas

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3209

Top Costa Rica import Product Under HS Code 3209

1 320910: Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers $5.9M 2 320990: Other $1.1M

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Top Costa Rica export Product Under HS Code 3209

1 320910: Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers $46.6M 2 320990: Other $417.2K

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Related HS Code to Costa Rica Other Water-Based Paints (320990)

HS Code 320990100000

Pinturas y barnices a base de polímeros sintéticos o naturales modificados, dispersos o disueltos en un medio acuoso : Los demás : Las demás pinturas

HS Code 320990200000

Pinturas y barnices a base de polímeros sintéticos o naturales modificados, dispersos o disueltos en un medio acuoso : Los demás : Los demás barnices

HS Code 320910

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

HS Code 320110

Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives : Quebracho extract

HS Code 320120

Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives : Wattle extract

HS Code 320190

Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives : Other

HS Code 320210

Synthetic organic tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pretanning : Synthetic organic tanning substances

HS Code 320290

Synthetic organic tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pretanning : Other

HS Code 320300

Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin

HS Code 320411

Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined : Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter : Disperse dyes and preparations based thereon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 320990 in Costa Rica?

HS code 320990 covers Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium : Other in Costa Rica. It sits in Chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks), Heading 3209 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under SAC.

Is HS code 320990 the same across all countries?

What system does Costa Rica use to classify HS code 320990?

Where can I officially look up HS code 320990 in Costa Rica?