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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.12Lower: 17% vs 31.5%

If primarily white/mineral spirits >90% concentration

High purity petroleum distillates classified as light oils

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 31.5%

If mixed organic solvents without aromatic petroleum content

Organic solvent mixtures without petroleum derivation in 3814

3208.10.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 31.5%

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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