3814.00—Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers
General duty rate
6% – 6.5%
Across 4 10-digit lines; pick a line below for the exact rate
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 3814.00 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers. It sits in Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries and rolls up 4 10-digit statistical lines, with general duty rates ranging from 6% to 6.5%. 6 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently touch one or more lines under this subheading, and 5 AD/CVD orders flag at least one child line.
10-digit lines under 3814.00(4)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
3814.00.10.00Containing 5 percent or more but not more than 25 percent by weight of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substances6.5%3814.00.20.00Containing more than 25 percent by weight of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substances6.5%3814.00.50.10Containing methyl chloroform (1,1,1-trichloro- ethane) or carbon tetrachloride6%3814.00.50.90Other6%Tariff modifications(6)
Chapter 99 overlays touching one or more lines under 3814.00
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.81.91 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 50% upon the value of the steel content. |
| 9903.81.92 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading. |
| 9903.81.98 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.80.03 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.86 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.84 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
AD/CVD orders(5)
Antidumping or countervailing orders covering one or more lines under 3814.00
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 3814.00 cover?
HTS 3814.00 is a 6-digit subheading of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers. It belongs to Chapter 38 and rolls up 4 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 3814.00?
General (Column 1) duty rates for the 10-digit lines under HTS 3814.00 range from 6% to 6.5%. The exact rate depends on the specific 10-digit statistical line — pick a line below to see its full rate detail.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 3814.00?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader subheading HTS 3814.00 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 3814.00?
Yes — 5 AD/CVD orders flag at least one 10-digit line under HTS 3814.00. Whether a specific shipment falls in scope depends on the country of origin and the order's scope determination. See compliance.tandom.ai for full coverage detail.
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