MEK for Paint Thinner
MEK for paint thinner is high-evaporation rate methyl ethyl ketone marketed for paint thinning and cleanup. It remains pure butanone, classified under 2914.12.00, as end-use does not affect chemical classification. It is used in automotive refinishing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is pre-mixed with resins or pigments for paint
Prepared paints or varnishes fall under Chapter 32.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the product as butanone, not as a paint product, to avoid misclassification under paint headings
• Provide the chemical composition on the invoice
• Ensure compliance with Canadian volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations for solvents
Related Products under Tariff item 2914.12.00
Anhydrous MEK Laboratory Grade
Anhydrous MEK laboratory grade is water-free methyl ethyl ketone with less than 0.01% water content, used in moisture-sensitive reactions such as Grignard reagent preparations. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound (butanone) and falls under tariff item 2914.12.00 as an acyclic ketone without other oxygen function.
Butanone ACS Reagent Grade
Butanone ACS reagent grade is high-purity methyl ethyl ketone meeting American Chemical Society standards, with impurities below 0.5%. It is a chemically defined acyclic ketone, classified under 2914.12.00, and is essential for analytical chemistry and extraction processes.
Distilled Recovery MEK
Distilled recovery MEK is methyl ethyl ketone recovered from solvent recycling and redistilled to meet virgin specifications. It remains a chemically defined butanone, classified under 2914.12.00, and is used in cost-effective adhesive production.
Industrial MEK Solvent Drums
Industrial MEK solvent drums contain bulk methyl ethyl ketone in 55-gallon steel drums for industrial solvent applications. It is pure butanone, an acyclic ketone without other oxygen functions, classified under 2914.12.00, and is a key solvent in printing inks.
MEK 99.5% Technical Grade
MEK 99.5% technical grade is high-purity methyl ethyl ketone at 99.5% concentration, supplied in industrial drums. It is a chemically defined butanone, an acyclic ketone without additional oxygen functions, classified under 2914.12.00, and used in adhesives and coatings.
MEK Printing Ink Solvent
MEK printing ink solvent is a special grade with low water content (<0.05%) for flexographic printing inks. It is classified as pure butanone under 2914.12.00, providing fast drying in high-speed presses.