Specialty Paint Thinner Blend

Hydrocarbon mixture thinner for industrial paints, over 70% petroleum oils with no hydrocarbon over 50%. HTS 2710.12.45 covers this as light oil mixtures not specified elsewhere. Meets volume distillation at 210°C for light classification.

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 specific thinner preparations for paints/varnishes

Dedicated subheading exists for paint thinner distillates

3814.00.20Higher: 41.5% vs 25%

If chemical additive-based thinners

Organic solvent composites with chemicals classify in 3814

3208.10.00Higher: 38.7% vs 25%

If over 70% solvent but prepared with pigments

Paints/varnishes with solvent bases shift to Chapter 32

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for aromatic content to rule out 2707 aromatic subheadings

Provide end-use statements confirming industrial application over retail solvent use

Ensure drums are marked with proper UN classification for transport

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