Industrial Solvent Mixture C9-C10 from China
A mixture of C9-C10 hydrocarbons used as an industrial solvent in paints and coatings, containing no single hydrocarbon exceeding 50% by weight. It qualifies under HTS 2710.12.45.95 as light oils and preparations with over 70% petroleum oils, specifically mixtures of hydrocarbons not elsewhere specified. The low boiling point ensures it distills within light oil parameters.
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 hydrocarbon composition via lab analysis to confirm no single compound exceeds 50% by weight and distillation at 210°C
• Provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) showing >70% petroleum oil content to avoid reclassification as preparations elsewhere
• Ensure proper hazardous material declarations (HazMat) for IMDG/49CFR shipping to prevent customs delays