HS Heading 3208
Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium
7 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints and varnishes; putty; inks). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32081020 | Insulating varnish for copper wire | 25 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 112.03% |
| 32081090 | Other Paints Based On Polyesters, In A Non-Aqueous Medium | 25 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 112.03% |
| 32082091 | Cover coat/medium | 25 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 112.03% |
| 32082099 | Other Paints Based On Acrylic Or Vinyl Polymers, In A Non-Aqueous Medium | 25 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 112.03% |
| 32089020 | Heat Sealable Lacquers | 25 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 64.25% |
| 32089030 | Coating materials | 25 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 112.03% |
| 32089090 | Other Paints And Varnishes, In A Non-Aqueous Medium, Nes | 25 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 112.03% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 1,878,997,639 (3,048,344 kg) under this heading, across 7 of its 7 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 7 | 552,769 kg | BDT 306,756,732 |
| January 2026 | 7 | 655,296 kg | BDT 505,062,565 |
| February 2026 | 7 | 385,959 kg | BDT 264,208,930 |
| March 2026 | 7 | 353,587 kg | BDT 189,076,636 |
| April 2026 | 6 | 565,373 kg | BDT 314,836,480 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 535,360 kg | BDT 299,056,296 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 32089090 — Other Paints And Varnishes, In A Non-Aqueous Medium, Nes — BDT 235,378,565
- 32081020 — Insulating varnish for copper wire — BDT 25,393,898
- 32082099 — Other Paints Based On Acrylic Or Vinyl Polymers, In A Non-Aqueous Medium — BDT 18,035,089
- 32081090 — Other Paints Based On Polyesters, In A Non-Aqueous Medium — BDT 14,391,439
- 32089030 — Coating materials — BDT 4,467,244
Bonded imports. A further BDT 1,007,152,044 (1,430,239 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 34.9% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.