D-Limonene Heavy Duty Thinner
Terpene-based composite thinner combining high-purity d-limonene with mineral spirits and esters for thinning alkyd enamels and cleaning paint equipment. HTS 3814.00.5050 covers this nesoi prepared organic solvent for paint applications. Popular in marine and construction painting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold specifically as anti-knock additive rather than paint thinner
Antiknock preparations are directed to heading 3811.
If predominantly light petroleum distillates
Mineral spirits mixtures primarily of petroleum go to Chapter 27.
If industrial fatty alcohol distillates without paint use
Bulk fatty derivatives without specific paint function classified in 3823.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide citrus origin certificates for limonene; verify peroxide value for stability
• Classify flash point and VOC content per Method 24 testing for architectural coatings
• Distinguish from essential oils (3301) by proving paint thinning efficacy
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