Germany HS Code

HS Code 3208101000: Polyester-based solutions in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight in Germany

Q: Is HS code 3208101000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 3208101000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Germany under CN / TARIC / EZT and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Germany use to classify HS code 3208101000?

Germany classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT; locally Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), which extends HS codes to 11 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 3208101000 in Germany?

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What is HS Code 3208101000 in Germany

Under Germany's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), HS Code 3208101000 is classified as Polyester-based solutions in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight. Germany's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 11 digits with national subdivisions. 3208101000 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 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.

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Classification Path of HS Code 3208101000 in Germany

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 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

HS Code 3208101000

Polyester-based solutions in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight

Germany Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

In Germany, HS 3208101000 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)) — a 11-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

Local name Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)

Digits 11

Official source https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3208

Top Germany import Product Under HS Code 3208

1 320890: Other $442.6M 2 320820: Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers $264.5M 3 320810: Based on polyesters $207.8M

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Top Germany export Product Under HS Code 3208

1 320890: Other $1.2B 2 320820: Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers $948.4M 3 320810: Based on polyesters $457.9M

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Related HS Code to Germany Polyester-Based Paints and Varnishes (3208101000)

HS Code 32081090

Alkyd resins;lac-based varnishes;in non-aqueous media;polymers;paints and varnishes;as liquid;prepared;for protection

HS Code 3208109000

Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on polyesters, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium

HS Code 320820

HS Code 320890

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

3208101000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 3208101000 in Germany?

HS code 3208101000 covers Polyester-based solutions in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight in Germany. 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 3208 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under CN / TARIC / EZT.

Is HS code 3208101000 the same across all countries?

What system does Germany use to classify HS code 3208101000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 3208101000 in Germany?