Germany HS Code

HS Code 3208209000: Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium in Germany

Q: Is HS code 3208209000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 3208209000 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 3208209000?

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 3208209000 in Germany?

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What is HS Code 3208209000 in Germany

Under Germany's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), HS Code 3208209000 is classified as Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium. Germany's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 11 digits with national subdivisions. 3208209000 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 3208209000 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 3208209000

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

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

In Germany, HS 3208209000 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 Solvent Acrylic and Vinyl Paints (3208209000)

HS Code 32082010

Polymers;acrylic;as liquid;fluorinated;solvents;yellow;acrylic polymers;prepared

HS Code 3208201010

Solutions based on acrylic or vinyl polymers in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight : Copolymer of N-vinylcaprolactam, N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate, in the form of a solution in ethanol containing by weight 34|% or more but not more than 40|% of copolymer

HS Code 3208201020

Solutions based on acrylic or vinyl polymers in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight : Immersion topcoat solution containing by weight|0,5|% or more but not more than 15|% of acrylate-methacrylate-alkenesulphonate copolymers with fluorinated side chains, in a solution of n-butanol and/or 4-methyl-2-pentanol and/or diisoamylether

HS Code 3208201090

Solutions based on acrylic or vinyl polymers in volatile organic solvents, containing > 50% solvent by weight : Other

HS Code 32082090

Lac-based varnishes;white;acrylic polymers;solvents;paints and varnishes;prepared;as liquid;polymers;water;sprays;acrylic;acrylic-based paints;black

HS Code 320810

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 3208209000 in Germany?

HS code 3208209000 covers Paints and varnishes, incl. enamels and lacquers, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium 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 3208209000 the same across all countries?

What system does Germany use to classify HS code 3208209000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 3208209000 in Germany?