HTS 3814.00.50 — rate composition
Base rate and applicable layers for this code, with an embedded calculator.
HTS 3814.00.50 (Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers: — Other) carries an MFN general rate of 6% on U.S. imports; China-origin entries additionally stack Global Section 301 (CN, 12.5% tier). Example (origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry): duties + fees ≈ $1,897.14.Data as of 2026-10-07 (ruleset v0.3.4).
Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers: — Other
USITC: 6%
Duty layers
| Layer | Rate | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
Base duty (MFN) Active | 6% | $600.00 | HTS Column 1 general rate ↗ |
Global Section 301 (CN, 12.5% tier) In litigation | 12.5% | $1,250.00 | Trade Act 1974 §301 (global forced-labor program; FR 2026-15181 §1(a)(iii)) ↗ |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) | 0.125% | $12.50 | 26 U.S.C. §4461 / 19 CFR 24.24 (sea & water shipments only) |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (once per entry, min $34.58 / max $670.86) | $34.64 | 19 U.S.C. §58c, FY2027 (from 2026-10-01) |
Example: origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry · date 2026-10-07
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Selected: Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers: — Other · Base 6%
FAQ
What is the U.S. import tariff rate for HTS 3814.00.50?
HTS 3814.00.50 (Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers: — Other) carries an MFN general rate of 6% on U.S. imports; China-origin entries additionally stack Global Section 301 (CN, 12.5% tier). Example (origin CN · $10,000 · sea formal entry): duties + fees ≈ $1,897.14.Data as of 2026-10-07 (ruleset v0.3.4).
Do MPF/HMF fees apply to HTS 3814.00.50?
Yes. Fees are not duties and are charged per entry: Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) 0.125%; Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) 0.3464% (once per entry, min $34.58 / max $670.86). ≈ $47.14 on the $10,000 formal-entry example; postal shipments ≤$2,500 use informal entry with fixed fees instead.
How does HTS 3814.00.50 differ from an HS code and Schedule B?
All three share the same root: HS is the World Customs Organization's 6-digit international baseline; HTS is the 10-digit U.S. import classification (first 6 digits identical to HS — 3814.00.50 on this page is shown at the 8-digit HTS level); Schedule B is the U.S. export code (first 6 digits match HTS, with Census-specific 8–10 digit suffixes). Use this HTS code for U.S. import duty, and Schedule B when exporting from the U.S. Full comparison: /en/guides/hts-vs-hs-vs-schedule-b
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