Butanol Paint Thinner Blend
Mixture of n-butanol (C4 alcohol) and trace lower alcohols as viscosity reducer for industrial paints. HTS 3824.99.9310 covers such C11 or lower acyclic monohydric alcohol mixtures NES in chemical industries. Excludes finished paints.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as paint/coating additive with pigments
Organic solvent mixtures for paints classify under 3814.00.10 when paint-specific.
If with polyhydric alcohol components
Any diol/polyol addition changes to other alcohol mixture categories.
If white spirit blends with minor butanol
Petroleum distillate thinners (>70% hydrocarbons) go to Chapter 27.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'thinner' not 'paint' on invoices to avoid Chapter 32 classification
• VOC content labeling mandatory; provide formulation to confirm alcohol purity
• Store below 25°C to prevent stratification affecting classification tests
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