Aromatic Solvent-Based Paint Thinner Blend from China
A solvent mixture for thinning industrial paints and coatings, containing more than 5% aromatic hydrocarbons like xylene and toluene for effective viscosity reduction. HTS 3824.99.2900 applies to this n.e.s. chemical preparation due to its aromatic composition and mixed nature.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Classify based on predominant solvents, not end-use; submit flash point and composition data to CBP
• Common pitfall: confusing with retail consumer products under 2710