Mineral Spirits from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
7%
Rate breakdown
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