Methyl Chloroform Industrial Paint Stripper from Japan
A high-strength organic solvent formulation used in manufacturing to remove paint and coatings from metal surfaces. Classified under HTS 3814.00.5010 because it contains methyl chloroform (1,1,1-trichloroethane) as a primary active ingredient for degreasing and stripping. Primarily used in industrial settings for surface preparation before recoating.
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
• Obtain EPA TSCA approval and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) detailing methyl chloroform content due to ozone-depleting regulations
• Verify exact chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm classification under 3814.00.5010 vs other solvent mixtures
• Include proof of industrial end-use to avoid reclassification as consumer retail product