Carbon Tetrachloride Varnish Remover from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16%
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
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