White Spirit Type Paint Thinner from China
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.
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
• 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