Naphtha Substitute Cleaning Solvent from China
Low-aromatic naphtha substitute for degreasing and cleaning in manufacturing, blended hydrocarbons with no component over 50% by weight. Falls under HTS 2710.12.45.95 as 'other' light oil mixtures containing >70% petroleum oils from bituminous minerals. Primarily aliphatic for reduced odor and volatility.
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
• Submit distillation curve data (ISO 3405) proving 90%+ at 210°C for light oil verification
• Check for REACH-like compliance if from EU; US requires TSCA certification for new chemicals
• Segregate from biodiesel-contaminated lots to avoid 2710.19 reclassification