3814.00.50.90 - Other

This HTS subheading, 3814.00.50.90, covers "Other" organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included, as well as prepared paint or varnish removers, that do not fall under the specific exclusion of containing methyl chloroform or carbon tetrachloride. This residual category is intended for a broad range of chemical mixtures used for dissolving or thinning paints, varnishes, lacquers, or other coatings, as well as for removing dried paint or varnish films. The key characteristic for classification here is the absence of the specified halogenated hydrocarbons mentioned in sibling categories.

The primary distinction between this subheading and its sibling, 3814.00.50.10, lies in the composition of the solvent or thinner. While 3814.00.50.10 specifically enumerates products containing methyl chloroform or carbon tetrachloride, this subheading encompasses all other similar composite solvents and thinners, as well as paint removers, that lack these particular chlorinated hydrocarbons. Therefore, an importer must verify the absence of methyl chloroform and carbon tetrachloride in their product to correctly classify it under this residual category.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 3814.00.50.90. Classification at this level requires a thorough understanding of the product's chemical composition and its intended use. If a product meets the general description of an organic composite solvent or thinner, or a prepared paint or varnish remover, and does not contain methyl chloroform or carbon tetrachloride, it will be classified here. Typical examples might include acetone-based paint strippers, specialized industrial degreasers, or custom-blended solvents for specific manufacturing processes that do not contain the excluded substances.