Aromatic Solvent-Based Paint Thinner Blend from Japan
This is a solvent mixture for thinning industrial paints and coatings, containing more than 5% aromatic hydrocarbons like xylene and toluene for effective viscosity reduction. It falls under tariff item 3824.99.00 as a chemical preparation of the chemical or allied industries not elsewhere specified or included, being a formulated solvent blend.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify that the product is not classifiable as an organic composite solvent under heading 38.14; provide the exact solvent composition to the CBSA
• Check if the aromatic hydrocarbon content triggers volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations
• Keep safety data sheets for transport and customs compliance