Used MEK Paint Thinner Waste from Japan
Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) waste from automotive refinishing shops, laden with paint solids and vapors. Qualifies as 3825.49.00.00 waste organic solvents unfit for further primary use.
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
• Certify <10% water content for recovery viability; comply with TSCA import rules; segregate from halogenated wastes