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.

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.

2710.91.00Lower: 7.5% vs 25%

If waste or recovered solvents

Used or reprocessed naphthas classify as waste oils if contaminated.

3402.90Lower: 13.7% vs 25%

If surface active preparations

Degreasers with >10% surfactants shift to cleaning preparation headings.

3814.00.20Higher: 41.5% vs 25%

If industrial organic solvents composite

Composite solvent preparations for specific industries classify in 3814.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify per DOT proper shipping name 'Petroleum Distillates, n.o.s.' with flash point data

Provide Kauri-butanol value (>1000 typical) as performance specification

Avoid misclassification as dry-cleaning solvents (2707.91) by end-use documentation

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