HS code 381400 tariff rate

HS 381400

Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers:

Current US base rate (structured schedule)

6.5%

Rates vary by line: 6.5%, 6%

Effective date

No dated action in the last 30 days. The base rate above stands until a new action takes effect.

Duty stack summary

• Base rate (MFN): varies by line (6.5%, 6%).
• Additional duties noted: none on these lines in the structured schedule.
• Recent trade actions: none in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category.

Summary

HS 381400 covers organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers:. The structured schedule lists a base rate of 6.5% on most lines in this category. No trade action in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category. Confirm the classification of your specific goods with your broker.

What this rate means for an importer

No single base rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates, shown in the table below.

The base rate is only the starting point. Extra duties from trade actions sit on top of it and change more often than the base schedule. Before you set a price or sign a purchase order, run the code through the free lookup to see recent actions.

Tariff lines in this category

Showing 6 of 6 lines. Match your goods to the closest line.

Line	Base rate	Goods
3814.00	See schedule	Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers:
3814.00.10.00	6.5%	Containing 5 percent or more but not more than 25 percent by weight of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substan...
3814.00.20.00	6.5%	Containing more than 25 percent by weight of one or more aromatic or modified aromatic substances
3814.00.50	6%	Other
3814.00.50.10	See schedule	Containing methyl chloroform (1,1,1-trichloro- ethane) or carbon tetrachloride
3814.00.50.90	See schedule	Other

More in HS chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products)

All 77 codes in chapter 38

Nearby codes: 381121 381129 381190 381300 381511 381512 381519

Nearby chapters: Chapter 37 - Chapter 39

HS 381400 questions

What is the US base rate for HS 381400?

No single rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates: 6.5%, 6%, listed in the table on this page. Match your goods to the closest line and confirm it with your broker.

Does the base rate tell the full story for HS 381400?

No. Extra duties from trade actions can sit on top of the base rate and change often. Use the free lookup to see recent actions for this code before you commit to a price.

Where does this rate come from?

The base rate comes from the structured US tariff schedule, read through the Tariff Wire HS lookup. Recent actions come from published Federal Register notices from the last 30 days. Each lookup links its official source.

Can I use this page to classify my goods?

No. This page covers the HS-6 product category. The exact 8 or 10 digit classification of your goods, and what you owe on a specific entry, is work for you and your licensed customs broker.

How do I get an alert if the rate for HS 381400 changes?

Tariff Wire Pro watches this category every day and sends one plain-English alert when a change touches it, with the official source linked. That monitoring is part of the paid plan.