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Toluene for Paint Thinners

Coal tar toluene meeting >50% weight purity, used in formulating paint thinners and varnishes. Falls under 2707.20.00.00 as a high-temperature coal tar distillation product with predominant aromatic content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.12Lower: 17% vs 25%

If petroleum-sourced light oil preparation

Petroleum toluene qualifying as light oil (90% distills ≤210°C) classifies under 2710.12 instead of coal tar toluene.

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 25%

If sold as organic solvent composite

Toluene premixed with other solvents for retail or industrial use may fall under prepared organic composites in 3814.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label containers with UN 1294 hazardous code and toluene concentration; ensure compliance with TSCA for chemical imports; avoid classifying low-purity blends which may shift to 2710

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