Aircraft Paint Stripper Gel from China

Thickened methylene chloride-free gel formulation with formic acid, benzyl alcohol, and thickeners for vertical surface aircraft paint removal without dripping. Classifies under HTS 3814.00.5050 as other prepared paint removers nesoi. Meets aerospace specifications like Boeing BMS 3-27.

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

Include MIL-SPEC or OEM approvals on entry docs; verify hydrogen embrittlement testing

Ship as UN 3265 corrosive liquid, solid, n.o.s.; provide 24-hour contact info

Confirm not qualifying as 'waste organic solvents' per 3825 chapter note