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HS code for solvents, composite, organic for varnish, etc.
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “solvents, composite, organic for varnish, etc.” points to heading 3814: organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 3814 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 3814 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 3814 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
EU 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 6.5% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
USA 6% – 6.5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 6.3% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Mexico 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil 12.6% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
New Zealand 5% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Japan 3.9% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 6% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% – 10% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 8.8% See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for solvents, composite, organic for varnish, etc.?
Solvents, composite, organic for varnish, etc. are classified under 3814 (Organic composite solvents and thinners) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.