Paint Thinner Toluene

Technical grade toluene packaged for use as paint thinner and surface cleaner, remains classified as pure toluene under HTS 2902.30.00.00 per chapter notes allowing safety packaging. Contains minimal stabilizers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3814.00.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If contains >5% petroleum distillates

Becomes organic solvent mixture, not pure chemical compound.

2710.12.15Lower: 25% vs 35%

If when blended for gasoline oxygenate

Fuel additives containing toluene classified in Chapter 27.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If packaged with driers or paint additives

Paint chemical preparations exclude pure solvents.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure stabilizer content <1% to avoid reclassification as mixtures under 3824

Include flash point data (4°C) and VOC content for EPA import clearance

Use child-resistant packaging if marketed for consumer paint thinning