Modified Aromatic Paint Cleaner Solvent from China
Specialized cleaner for paint equipment containing alkylbenzene-modified aromatics over 28% by weight, safe for spray guns and rollers. Falls under HTS 3814.00.20.00 as an organic composite solvent with specified aromatic threshold. Used in professional painting operations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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
• Document modification process of aromatic substances to distinguish from simple hydrocarbon blends
• Comply with OSHA hazard communication standards for workplace chemical labeling on imported containers
• Check for REACH-like restrictions on specific aromatics before sourcing from EU suppliers