White Spirits
Low-odor petroleum distillates used in paints, coatings, and cleaners, characterized by light oil properties. Under 2710.12.90.00 for preparations >70% petroleum oils, distilling 90%+ at 210°C, excluding biodiesel and waste oils.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended for heating oil or illuminating purposes
Intended fuel use classifies under specific light oil fuels.
If varnish/paint diluent sold as such
Paints and varnishes cover solvent-inclusive preparations.
If chemical preparation with fatty substances
Preparations not basic oil-dominant go to Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify aromatic content <20% for standard white spirit specs
• Use assayed samples for customs to prove light oil compliance
• Separate from retail-packed thinners which may need consumer product labeling
Related Products under HTS 2710.12.90.00
Mineral Spirits
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.
Paint Thinner
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.
Stoddard Solvent
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.
Naphtha Solvent
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.
Aromatic 100 Solvent
High-aromatic petroleum solvent (100% aromatics like toluene/xylene) for adhesives and inks. Fits 2710.12.90.00 as light oil preparation ≥70% petroleum, meeting distillation test, non-biodiesel.
VM&P Naphtha
Varnish Making and Printing naphtha, a fast-evaporating light petroleum solvent for inks and lacquers. Classified 2710.12.90.00 for >70% petroleum light oils per distillation standard.