Mineral Spirits from China
A clear, colorless petroleum distillate primarily composed of aliphatic hydrocarbons, used as a solvent in paints and cleaning products. It qualifies under HTS 2710.12.90.00 as a light oil where 90% or more distills at 210°C per ISO 3405, containing over 70% petroleum oils as the basic constituent, and not classified as biodiesel or waste.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32%
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
• Verify distillation profile via ISO 3405 testing to confirm 90%+ at 210°C for light oils classification
• Provide Certificate of Analysis showing >70% petroleum oils and absence of biodiesel
• Avoid misclassification as heavy oils (2710.19) by ensuring proper flash point documentation