Naphtha Solvent from China
Light petroleum naphtha used as an industrial solvent in rubber processing and extraction. Meets HTS 2710.12.90.00 as a non-crude petroleum oil with ≥70% basic oil content and light oil distillation specs, not 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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify based on ultimate use; provide end-use letters if disputed
• Test for distillation per ISO 3405 to confirm light oil status
• Avoid bulk packaging misclass as crude derivatives under 2709