Methylene Chloride Paint Stripper Mixture from Japan
Industrial paint stripping formulation containing methylene chloride blended with activators and corrosion inhibitors. Classified under HTS 3824.99.5500 as a mixture of halogenated hydrocarbons designed for surface preparation in manufacturing and maintenance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide laboratory analysis confirming halogenated hydrocarbon predominance to prevent Chapter 38 misclassification
• Include worker safety data and VOC emission certifications required for US environmental compliance
• Declare intended industrial use to distinguish from consumer products potentially classifiable elsewhere