Modified Aromatic Paint Cleaner Solvent from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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