White Spirit Type Paint Thinner

A petroleum-derived white spirit used for thinning paints and cleaning brushes, with a complex mixture of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons under 50% of any single compound. Classified in 2710.12.45.95 for light petroleum distillates >70% petroleum oils not pure single hydrocarbons. Meets light oil definition by distilling 90%+ at 210°C.

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.

2710.12.25Same rate: 25%

If primarily aromatic with >50% xylenes

Predominantly aromatic mixtures with >50% single aromatics like xylenes fall under specific 2707-derived subheadings.

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 25%

If sold as organic composite solvent for specific uses

Prepared organic composite solvents for industrial applications are classified in 3814, not base petroleum oils.

3403.19Lower: 15.8% vs 25%

If contains >30% lubricants or textile auxiliaries

Lubricating preparations with significant non-petroleum additives shift to Chapter 34.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with flash point and composition details per GHS standards for chemical import compliance

Avoid misdeclaration as 'aromatic solvent' which could trigger 2707.20 if >50% toluene

Bulk imports require vapor pressure testing to confirm light oil status and prevent waste oil classification

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Industrial Solvent Mixture C9-C10

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.

Naphtha Substitute Cleaning Solvent

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.

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.

Aromatic-Free Mineral Spirits

Dearomatized mineral spirits for specialty coatings and adhesives, complex hydrocarbon blend under 50% single component. Classified 2710.12.45.95 as light petroleum oil mixture >70% basic constituent. Low aromatics (<1%) for food/pharma grade applications.

Petroleum Extract Degreaser Base

Heavy naphtha extract used as base for industrial degreasers, hydrocarbons mixed <50% each, >70% petroleum oils. HTS 2710.12.45.95 for light oil 'other' mixtures not single compounds. High solvency for grease removal in manufacturing.

Mixed Hydrocarbon Extraction Solvent

Specialty solvent for herbal/botanical extractions, petroleum distillate with balanced C6-C10 hydrocarbons <50% each. 2710.12.45.95 classification for light oil mixtures >70% petroleum not biodiesel or waste. Food-grade capable with low impurities.