Carbon Tetrachloride Varnish Remover from China
A prepared organic thinner containing carbon tetrachloride designed for stripping varnish from wooden furniture and musical instruments. Meets HTS 3814.00.5010 criteria due to explicit inclusion of carbon tetrachloride, a chlorinated hydrocarbon solvent. Used by professional restorers for precision varnish removal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide Montreal Protocol exemption documentation since carbon tetrachloride production is heavily restricted globally
• Label containers clearly with carcinogen warnings and ensure UN-approved packaging for hazardous transport
• Avoid misdeclaration as general cleaner to prevent duty rate changes and regulatory violations