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Carbon Tetrachloride Varnish Remover from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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