Toluene-Xylene Paint Solvent Blend from Mexico
A mixed organic solvent containing toluene and xylene for thinning enamels and lacquers in industrial painting operations. Classified under HTS 3814.00.50 as 'other' composite solvents not specified elsewhere. Essential for achieving proper flow and leveling in high-performance coatings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates showing composite nature; comply with toluene exposure limits in SDS
• Use UN-approved containers for hazardous material transport
• Watch for reclassification if aromatic content exceeds certain thresholds