U.S. exports of Organic Composite Solvents & Thinners; Prepared Paint or Varnish Removers (HS 381400) totaled $31.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Organic Composite Solvents & Thinners; Prepared Paint or Varnish Removers paid $696K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.71% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataOrganic composite solvents and thinners not elsewhere specified — along with prepared paint and varnish removers — serve the coatings, adhesives, and industrial cleaning sectors as multi-component formulations blended for specific solvency profiles. The US tariff schedule segments this heading by aromatic content thresholds (5–25% and above 25% by weight) and separately enumerates paint removers containing methyl chloroform or carbon tetrachloride (3814005010) — substances subject to EPA restrictions under the Clean Air Act. South Korea leads US import supply, followed by Canada. Importers of paint removers should also be aware of EPA review requirements for methylene chloride-based formulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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391 import shipments a month
The US tariff lines under 381400 differentiate solvents by the proportion of aromatic or modified aromatic substances by weight — specifically the 5–25% range (3814001000) versus above 25% (3814002000). This distinction affects the applicable duty rate, so importers must obtain accurate compositional data from the supplier to ensure correct classification.
Both methyl chloroform (1,1,1-trichloroethane) and carbon tetrachloride are Class I ozone-depleting substances regulated under the Clean Air Act. Their use in consumer paint removers is restricted, and imports may require EPA compliance documentation. Importers should consult EPA guidance and, where applicable, TSCA Section 5 or 6 requirements before shipping such formulations.
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$31.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $89.3M of Organic Composite Solvents & Thinners; Prepared Paint or Varnish Removers and exported $278.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 46% of it.
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rate provision · imports
9.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.71% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3814005090 | Prepared Paint or Varnish Removers NESOI | $5.3M | 10.41% | 88.31% | $555K |
| 3814002000 | Org Comp Solv Etc, Gt 25% by Wgt of Gt=1 Aro/Mod Sb | $936K | 12.15% | 95.42% | $114K |
| 3814001000 | Org Compos Solv Etc (5%-25%), Gt=1 Etc | $172K | 12.24% | 97.88% | $21K |
| 3814005010 | Paint Removers W/Methyl Chloroform or Carbon Tetra | $62K | 10.00% | 100.00% | $6K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3814000000 | Organic Composite Solvents & Thinners, NESOI | $31.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 3814
Subheading 381400 · $31.5M of $31.5M