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
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
• 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