Industrial Light Aliphatic Naphtha from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify distillation profile meets light oils criteria (90%+ at 210°C ISO 3405) via lab testing for accurate classification

Provide commercial invoices specifying non-motor fuel use and >70% petroleum oil content to avoid reclassification as fuels

Ensure SDS includes flash point and composition to comply with HAZMAT shipping regulations for flammable liquids