Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. exports of Organic Composite Solvents, Thinners & Prepared Paint Removers (SITC 53355) totaled $31.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Organic Composite Solvents, Thinners & Prepared Paint 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 dataBlended organic solvents, thinners, and formulated paint or varnish removers classified here are industrial chemical preparations used across coatings, automotive refinishing, and surface-treatment sectors. The "not elsewhere specified" designation means classification officers scrutinize the precise solvent blend composition to confirm no more specific SITC heading applies. Many formulations in this category contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) subject to EPA air-quality regulations, and certain methylene-chloride-based paint removers face additional EPA restrictions under the Toxic Substances Control Act. Importers should verify that product safety data sheets align with the declared classification and applicable environmental compliance requirements.
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391 import shipments a month
A composite or blended solvent — a mixture of two or more solvents — falls under this NES heading, whereas a chemically pure or commercially pure single solvent is typically classified elsewhere. Importers should provide full ingredient breakdowns and concentration percentages to support the correct classification and avoid reclassification at the port of entry.
Yes. The EPA has issued rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) restricting or prohibiting certain uses of methylene chloride (dichloromethane) in paint and coating removal products. Importers of paint removers containing this solvent should confirm current TSCA compliance status before shipment, as non-compliant products may be refused entry or require reformulation.
Basic heading 137 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 53355 · $31.5M of $26.2B
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Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 46% of it.
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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 Removers and exported $278.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.