HTS 3814.00.10.00: US import duty from China
Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers, Containing 5 percent or more but not more than 25 percent by weight of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substances. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 6.5% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 31.5% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $650.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $13,197.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 3814.00.10.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 3814.00.10.00 (Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers, Containing 5 percent or more but not more than 25 percent by weight of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substances) have a duty of 31.5% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 3814.00.10.00 cover?
Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers, Containing 5 percent or more but not more than 25 percent by weight of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substances. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 3814.00.10.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $13,197, about 32% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 3814
- 3814.00.20.00Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers, Containing more than 25 percent by weight of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substances
- 3814.00.50.10Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers, Other, Containing methyl chloroform (1,1,1-trichloro- ethane) or carbon tetrachloride
- 3814.00.50.90Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers, Other, Other
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.