Heavy Alkylbenzene Solvent for Industrial Cleaning from China
Heavy alkylbenzene mixtures (C9-C12 chains) function as non-volatile solvents in paint removers and degreasers. Under HTS 3817.00.1500 as other mixed alkylbenzenes, these synthetic solvents offer high solvency without petroleum odor. Primarily used in aerospace and electronics cleaning applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide vapor pressure data (<0.1 mmHg) proving non-volatile solvent status versus light hydrocarbons
• Include end-use statements from buyers confirming industrial cleaning application
• Test for aromatic content (90%+) to distinguish from aliphatic solvents in other chapters