Methylene Chloride Paint Stripper from China
Industrial solvent formulated primarily with dichloromethane for removing paint, varnish, and coatings from surfaces. Classified under HTS 2903.12.00.00 when imported as the pure compound without rendering it suitable for specific retail use. Used in professional refinishing and restoration applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify product contains ≥98% dichloromethane; admixtures may shift to 3824 if formulated for consumer retail sale
• Include SDS and TSCA certification; note EPA VOC regulations may require reformulation documentation