Butanol Paint Thinner Blend from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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