HS Code for Acrylic paint

HS code 320910 is specifically assigned to paints and varnishes that are "based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium." Acrylic paint, by its fundamental composition, utilizes acrylic polymers as its primary binder, which are typically dispersed or dissolved in water, making it an aqueous-based product. This classification accurately captures the vast majority of acrylic paints available, from artist's colors to architectural coatings, due to their characteristic water-soluble or water-dispersible nature before drying. The code precisely identifies paints where the polymer system is acrylic or vinyl and the solvent medium is water, distinguishing them from solvent-based alternatives.

Products Included

• Artist's acrylic paints (water-based).
• Architectural acrylic emulsion paints.
• Industrial water-based acrylic coatings.
• Acrylic primers dispersed in water.
• Acrylic varnishes for interior use (water-based).
• Craft acrylic paints.

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications for acrylic paint primarily revolve around the solvent medium. HS code 320820 covers paints and varnishes "based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium." The critical distinction is the solvent: if the acrylic paint uses an organic solvent (non-aqueous), it falls under 320820. Another potential area of confusion is with 321000, which is a residual category for "Other paints and varnishes" not specifically covered elsewhere. Standard acrylic paints, however, are clearly defined by their polymer and medium. While some acrylic paints are for artists, 321310 (Artists', students' or sign-painters' colours) is for prepared colors in specific retail forms, not the general classification of the paint itself based on its chemical composition.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Acrylic paint?

The HS code for Acrylic paint, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers and dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium, is 320910.

What is the key difference between 320910 and 320820?

The primary distinction lies in the solvent medium. HS code 320910 is for acrylic or vinyl polymer-based paints dispersed or dissolved in an *aqueous* (water) medium. In contrast, HS code 320820 is for similar paints where the polymers are dispersed or dissolved in a *non-aqueous* (organic solvent) medium.