Naphthas (except motor fuel or motor fuel blending stock)
Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 percent or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils: > Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70 percent or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, other than those containing biodiesel and other than waste oils: > Light oils and preparations: > Naphthas (except motor fuel or motor fuel blending stock)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2710.12.25.00
Industrial Light Aliphatic Naphtha
A light petroleum distillate primarily used as a solvent in industrial cleaning and extraction processes. Classified under HTS 2710.12.25.00 as naphtha excluding motor fuel or blending stock, with 90% or more distilling at 210°C per ISO 3405. It serves as a basic constituent in solvent preparations containing 70%+ petroleum oils.
Petroleum Spirit (White Spirit Solvent Grade)
A refined naphtha-based solvent known as white spirit, used for paint thinning and degreasing in industrial applications. Falls under 2710.12.25.00 as non-motor fuel naphtha, meeting light oils distillation specs and containing 70%+ petroleum oils.
VM&P Naphtha (Varnish Makers & Painters)
Varnish makers and painters naphtha, a fast-evaporating solvent for lacquers and paints, not suitable for motor fuel. Classified in 2710.12.25.00 for light naphthas excluding blending stock, with predominant petroleum oil content.
Aromatic Solvent Naphtha 100
High-aromatic content naphtha (C9-C10 range) used in industrial coatings and inks, excluding motor fuel applications. Meets HTS 2710.12.25.00 criteria for light naphthas with >70% petroleum oils as basic component.
Heavy Aromatic Solvent Naphtha 150
C9+ heavy aromatic naphtha for resin manufacturing and asphalt modification, not motor fuel. Fits 2710.12.25.00 as light oil naphtha preparation with petroleum oils predominant.
Paint Thinner Naphtha Blend
Specialty naphtha formulation for diluting oil-based paints and varnishes, excluding automotive fuels. Classified under 2710.12.25.00 for light naphtha preparations >70% petroleum oils.
Extraction Naphtha (Hexane-Free)
Low-odor naphtha used for essential oil extraction in food/pharma industries, non-motor fuel grade. Meets HTS 2710.12.25.00 light oils spec with petroleum distillate base.
Degreaser Naphtha Solvent
Fast-drying naphtha specifically for metal degreasing operations, excluding fuel applications. Classifies in 2710.12.25.00 as light petroleum naphtha preparation.