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Acrylic Lacquer Thinner Solution

A concentrated acrylic polymer solution in volatile nonaqueous solvents, used as a base for custom lacquer formulations. Classified in HTS 3208.20.00.00 for its acrylic base and solvent dominance per note 4. Commonly used in professional spray applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.6%+35.0%38.6%
🇲🇽Mexico3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇨🇦Canada3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇩🇪Germany3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇯🇵Japan3.6%+10.0%13.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 38.6%

If compounded as organic composite solvent

Solvent mixtures with additives for specific uses fall under 3814, not pure polymer solutions.

3907.91Lower: 16.5% vs 38.6%

If bulk unsaturated acrylic resins

Resins without solvent qualification are Chapter 39 plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide solvent weight percentage certification to validate note 4 applicability

Hazard class as flammable liquid (UN1263) for proper shipping declarations

Avoid naming as 'thinner' alone to prevent Chapter 27 solvent classification

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