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U.S. imports of organic composite solvents & thinners; prepared paint or varnish removers (HS 381400) totaled $8.6M in April 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $80K | $7.7M | +$7.6M |
| CANADA | $1.4M | $5.4M | +$4.1M |
| TAIWAN | $2.1M | $1.0M | -$1.1M |
| INDIA | -- | $2.9M | +$2.9M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $2.4M | $231K | -$2.1M |
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