Stoddard Solvent from Mexico
A refined petroleum distillate used in dry cleaning and as an industrial degreaser, with a distillation range fitting light oils. Classified in 2710.12.90.00 due to >70% petroleum content, light oil properties per ISO 3405, and exclusion from biodiesel/waste categories.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Ensure compliance with TSCA for chemical import notification
• Document distillation curve and purity to avoid heavy oil (2710.19) errors
• Include safety data sheets for VOC content in customs valuation