Petroleum Hydrocarbon Paint Thinner
High-solvency paint thinner with mineral spirits and aromatic hydrocarbons from petroleum. Falls under HTS 3824.99.4900 as a chemical preparation mixture partly of petroleum origin. Used for oil-based paint cleanup and thinning.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily white/mineral spirits >90% concentration
High purity petroleum distillates classified as light oils
If mixed organic solvents without aromatic petroleum content
Organic solvent mixtures without petroleum derivation in 3814
If used primarily as paint/varnish remover
Paint removers have separate classification in Chapter 32
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Import Tips & Compliance
• VOC content labeling per EPA Method 24 required for customs,California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliance for West Coast imports,Distinguish from bulk solvents by documenting paint-specific formulation
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