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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specific VM&P designation
Some VM&P naphthas explicitly provided for in special naphthas subheading 2710.12.30.
If slower evaporation profile
Failure to meet light oils 210°C distillation moves to other medium oils.
If sold as paint/ink additive preparation
Organic composite solvents prepared expressly for industries classify in 3814.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit flash point test results (<60°C typical for VM&P) to distinguish from heavier solvents
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as mineral spirits, which may trigger different distillate headings
• Register facility for TSCA import certification if containing chemical substances reportable under EPA
Related Products 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.
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.