Acetone-Based Paint Stripper from China
A ready-to-use organic composite solvent formulated primarily with acetone and other volatile organic compounds for removing paint and varnish from wood and metal surfaces. This product falls under HTS 3814.00.5050 as a prepared paint or varnish remover, nesoi, designed for surface preparation in painting applications. It is sold in aerosol cans for consumer and professional use.
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
• Verify VOC content compliance with EPA regulations and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for customs clearance
• Ensure proper labeling with hazard warnings and UN numbers for dangerous goods shipping
• Avoid misclassification as straight solvents under 3814.00.20 by confirming it's a prepared remover formulation