What HS code should I use for paints, adhesives & chemical products?

Paints, Adhesives & Chemical Products products fall under several HS codes depending on the exact item. For example, water-based wall paint / emulsion is classified under HS code 3209.10.00. See the table above for the 5 most common paints, adhesives & chemical products HS codes with current EU, US, and UK duty rates.

Do HS codes for paints, adhesives & chemical products differ between EU, US, and UK?

The first 6 digits of an HS code are identical worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. The EU uses 8-digit CN codes, the US uses 10-digit HTS codes, and the UK uses 10-digit commodity codes — but duty rates differ by jurisdiction. All rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates; preferential rates may apply under trade agreements.

Are these paints, adhesives & chemical products duty rates up to date for 2026?

Yes. Duty rates are synced weekly from the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, EU TARIC database, and UK Global Tariff. Click any product row for the exact verification date and direct links to the official source.

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Paints, Adhesives & Chemical ProductsHS Codes & 2026 Duty Rates

Looking up the HS code for paints, adhesives & chemical products? Below are the 5 most common paints, adhesives & chemical products HS codes with current EU, US, and UK import duty rates — verified 2026 against official tariff schedules.

HS codes and import duty rates for paints, varnishes, adhesives, cleaning chemicals, and solvents.

Quick answer

Paints, Adhesives & Chemical Products are most commonly classified under HS chapter 32. The single most common HS code is 3209.10.00 for water-based wall paint / emulsion (EU 6.5%, US Free, UK 6.5%). 5 paints, adhesives & chemical products HS code variants are listed below with verified 2026 duty rates.

Water-Based Wall Paint / Emulsion3209.10.00🇪🇺 6.5%🇺🇸 Free🇬🇧 6.5%Epoxy Adhesive / Two-Part Epoxy3506.91.10🇪🇺 6.5%🇺🇸 Free🇬🇧 6.5%Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) / Cleaning Solvent2905.12.00🇪🇺 Free🇺🇸 Free🇬🇧 Free Polyurethane Foam Sheet / Block3921.13.10🇪🇺 6.5%🇺🇸 Free🇬🇧 6.5%

Product

HS Code

🇪🇺 EU

🇺🇸 US

🇬🇧 UK

Water-Based Wall Paint / EmulsionPaints and varnishes based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium

Epoxy Adhesive / Two-Part EpoxyPrepared glues and other prepared adhesives — products suitable for use as glues or adhesives

Silicone Sealant / CaulkGlaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics

Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) / Cleaning SolventAcyclic alcohols — propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)

2905.12.00

Free

Polyurethane Foam Sheet / BlockOther plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics — of polyurethanes, rigid

Duty rates shown are MFN (Most Favoured Nation) rates. Preferential rates under trade agreements may apply. Click any product for full classification details and prior ruling links.

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