MIBK-MEK Lacquer Thinner from Germany
Composite thinner made from methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) for nitrocellulose lacquers. HTS 3814.00.50 covers this as an organic composite solvent specifically prepared for varnish thinning. Used in automotive refinishing and wood finishing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Ensure mixture ratios documented to distinguish from pure ketones (HTS 2914); ketone blends require flash point testing
• Label with specific GHS hazard pictograms for ketones
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as single-component chemical