HS code 3208 20 90: Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers: other

HS code 3208 20 90 covers based on acrylic or vinyl polymers: other in chapter 32 (tanning and dyeing extracts, dyes, pigments, paints and inks). Total import duty is about 30.98% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.

Total import dutyabout 30.98%
Basic customs duty10%
IGST18%
Import policyFree
Export policyFree
Anti-dumpingNone found

Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.

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Key facts

Tariff item (8-digit HS code)3208 20 90
DescriptionBased on acrylic or vinyl polymers: other
Chapter32: Tanning and dyeing extracts, dyes, pigments, paints and inks
Heading3208: Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers
Unitkg.
Basic customs duty (tariff rate)10%
Basic customs duty charged10%
Social welfare surcharge10% of BCD
IGST18%
Total import dutyabout 30.98% of the import value
DGFT import policyFree
DGFT export policyFree

Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)

  • About ₹30,980 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).

DGFT import and export policy

  • Import: Free.
  • Export: Free.

India's imports and exports

  • India imported 9,935 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 8.1% on 2024-25) under tariff item 32082090, “Othr paint vrnsh bsd on acrylc/vnyl plymr”.
  • India exported 2,658 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 11.2% on 2024-25) under tariff item 32082090, “Othr paint vrnsh bsd on acrylc/vnyl plymr”.

Questions about HS code 3208 20 90

What is the import duty on HS code 3208 20 90 in India?

About 30.98% of the import value: basic customs duty 10%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.

Is the import of based on acrylic or vinyl polymers: other free in India?

DGFT import policy for HS code 3208 20 90 is Free.

Can based on acrylic or vinyl polymers: other be exported from India?

DGFT export policy for HS code 3208 20 90 is Free.

Other lines under heading 3208

3208 10 10: Enamels3208 10 20: Lacquers3208 10 30: Varnishes3208 10 90: Based on polyesters: other3208 20 10: Enamels3208 20 20: Lacquers3208 20 30: Varnishes3208 90 11: Nitrocellulose lacquers3208 90 19: Based on cellulose nitrate or other cellulose deri3208 90 21: Synthetic enamel, ultra white paints3208 90 22: Synthetic enamel, other colours3208 90 29: Enamels: other3208 90 30: Lacquers3208 90 41: Insulating varnish3208 90 49: Varnishes: other3208 90 50: Slip agents3208 90 90: Other

Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.