Paint Thinner from Canada
A petroleum-based solvent blend used to thin oil-based paints and varnishes, consisting mainly of light hydrocarbons. Falls under 2710.12.90.00 as a preparation with ≥70% petroleum oils as basic constituents, meeting light oil distillation criteria, excluding biodiesel and waste.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Label containers with flash point and composition to meet DOT hazardous materials regs
• Submit lab tests proving light oil status and petroleum dominance over 70%
• Watch for reclassification if marketed solely as a paint preparation under 3208/3209