Stoddard Solvent Dry Cleaning Fluid

High-flash Stoddard solvent used in dry cleaning operations, mixture of hydrocarbons with <50% any single compound and >70% petroleum content. HTS 2710.12.45.95 covers this as light oil preparation not pure hydrocarbons. Distills primarily below 210°C per ASTM D86 equivalent.

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.

2710.19.40Higher: 30.7% vs 25%

If used as lubricating oil base

Lubricating oil basestocks, even light, classify under 2710.19.40 regardless of distillation range.

3402.90Lower: 13.7% vs 25%

If surface-active cleaning preparation

Formulations with >10% surfactants for cleaning become Chapter 34 detergent preparations.

3811.90.00Higher: 41.5% vs 25%

If contains oxidation inhibitors

Antiknock or antioxidant additives push classification to fuel additive preparations in 3811.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Flash point >38°C required for domestic transport; document for CBP petroleum classification

Industrial vs consumer packaging affects entry; retail packs may need different labeling

Test for sulfur content (<0.01% typical) to avoid environmental import restrictions

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