Paint Thinner Toluene from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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