Paint Thinner from China
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 — 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
• 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