Chapter 3212 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 32.12
Antique Brass Stamping Foil
Antique brass stamping foil consists of bronze pigments dispersed in a binder, applied to a supporting sheet for hot stamping applications. It is used to create a vintage brass effect on packaging such as cigar boxes, and meets the definition of stamping foils under tariff item 3212.10.00 as thin sheets with metallic powder agglomerated with a binder.
3212.10.00Copper Metallic Stamping Foil
Copper metallic stamping foil is made of bronze powder pigment with an acrylic binder on a polypropylene backing, used for decorative stamping on shoeboxes and furniture trim. It qualifies as a stamping foil under 3212.10.00 because it consists of metallic powder agglomerated with a binder on a supporting sheet, as defined in chapter note 6.
3212.10.00Gold Stamping Foil
Gold stamping foil is a thin sheet of gold-colored metallic pigment agglomerated with a gelatin binder on a polyester backing, used for hot stamping on book covers and luxury packaging. It meets the stamping foils definition in chapter note 6, which includes metallic powder agglomerated with glue or gelatin on a supporting sheet.
3212.10.00Holographic Stamping Foil
Holographic stamping foil features diffractive metallic pigments in a glue binder on PET film, applied via heat to leather goods and invitations. It qualifies as a stamping foil under 3212.10.00 because it consists of pigment agglomerated with a binder on a supporting sheet, as specified in chapter note 6.
3212.10.00Hot Gold Foil for Bookbinding
Hot gold foil for bookbinding is a classic imitation gold stamping foil made of a copper-zinc alloy with a protein binder, used for library book spine lettering. It falls under 3212.10.00 as a stamping foil, matching the chapter note 6 example of foils for book covers with metallic powder agglomerated with a binder.
3212.10.00Matte Black Stamping Foil
Matte black stamping foil consists of carbon black pigment in a nitrocellulose binder on thin acetate film, used for anti-glare stamping on product inserts and technical manuals. It qualifies as a stamping foil under 3212.10.00 because it includes pigment on a supporting sheet, as defined in chapter note 6(b).
3212.10.00Pearlized White Stamping Foil
Pearlized white stamping foil uses mica pearlescent pigment in a polyvinyl alcohol binder on foil, applied for elegant stamping on wedding invitations and cosmetic cases. It meets the stamping foils definition under 3212.10.00, as it consists of pigment on a supporting sheet per chapter note 6.
3212.10.00Rainbow Holo Foil Strips
Rainbow holo foil strips are pre-cut strips of rainbow holographic stamping foil with vacuum metallized PET and adhesive binder, used for craft stamping on scrapbooks. They qualify as stamping foils under 3212.10.00 despite the strip format, as they consist of pigment on a supporting sheet per chapter note 6.
3212.10.00Red Pigment Stamping Foil
Red pigment stamping foil is made of synthetic red organic pigment (PR-83) agglomerated with a shellac binder on Mylar film, used for color stamping on greeting cards and menus. It qualifies as a stamping foil under 3212.10.00, as chapter note 6 includes non-metallic pigments deposited on a supporting sheet.
3212.10.00Silver Stamping Foil
Silver stamping foil is an aluminum-based metallic stamping foil with a resin binder on a release liner, used for embossing wine bottle labels and cosmetics packaging. It falls under 3212.10.00 as a stamping foil, consisting of metallic powder agglomerated with a binder on a supporting sheet per chapter note 6.
3212.90.00Aluminum Flake Paste for Enamel Paints
Liquid paste of aluminum flakes in mineral spirit carrier, used in automotive enamel paints for sparkling effects. This non-aqueous pigment dispersion is a preparation for paint manufacturing, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Aluminum Flake Paste for Industrial Coatings
A paste dispersion of fine aluminum flakes in mineral spirits, used by manufacturers to create silver metallic effects in automotive and industrial enamels. This product is a pigment dispersed in a non-aqueous medium, in paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Aluminum Paste Pigment for Automotive Paints
Aluminum paste pigment dispersed in non-aqueous mineral spirits, formulated for automotive enamel paints to create a metallic sheen. This product is a pigment preparation of a kind used in paint manufacturing, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Antique Copper Patina Pigment Liquid
Liquid dispersion for aged copper paint effects in decorative enamels. This non-aqueous pigment preparation is used in paint manufacturing, classified under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Brass Metallic Pigment Dispersion
Liquid brass-colored metallic pigment in solvent carrier for faux gold paint effects. This non-aqueous dispersion is a pigment preparation for paint manufacturing, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Bronze Powder Paste for Industrial Coatings
Nonaqueous paste containing bronze metallic powders for dispersion into heavy-duty industrial coatings and enamels. This product is a pigment preparation used in paint manufacturing, classified under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Cadmium-Free Red Shade Paste
A non-aqueous paste of modern cadmium-free red organic pigments, used for lead-free enamel compliance in paint production. This preparation is based on colouring matter, dispersed in a non-aqueous medium in paste form, for use in manufacturing paints, fitting tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Carbon Black Paint Dispersion Paste
A high-concentration paste of carbon black pigment dispersed in a non-aqueous resin medium, used for black enamel formulations. This is a pigment dispersion in a non-aqueous medium, in paste form, of a kind used in paint manufacturing, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Chrome Effect Pigment Liquid for Automotive Enamels
Liquid nonaqueous dispersion of chrome-like aluminum pigments for clearcoat enamels in cars. This pigment preparation is used in paint manufacturing, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Copper Bronze Pigment Paste
A non-aqueous paste of micronized copper bronze flakes for incorporation into high-end decorative enamels and lacquers. This metallic pigment dispersion in paste form is used in paint manufacturing, fitting tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Copper Flake Paste for Decorative Paints
Nonaqueous paste with copper metallic flakes for antique-finish decorative paints and enamels. This product is a pigment preparation for paint manufacturing, classified under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Gold Metallic Paint Paste
A paste-form dispersion of gold metallic flakes in non-aqueous media, specifically formulated for mixing into paints and enamels to achieve metallic finishes. This product is a pigment dispersed in a non-aqueous medium, in paste form, for paint manufacturing, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Gold Metallic Paint Pigment Paste
Paste-form gold metallic pigment dispersed in nonaqueous media, designed for mixing into paints and enamels to achieve metallic finishes. This pigment preparation is used in paint manufacturing, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Gunmetal Effect Flake Paste
Paste of dark metallic flakes mimicking gunmetal for industrial enamel finishes. This nonaqueous dispersion is a pigment preparation for paint manufacturing, classified under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00High-Solids Aluminum Pigment Paste for Powder Coatings
High-solids aluminum pigment paste with minimal non-aqueous carrier, designed for powder coating formulations before curing. This concentrated dispersion is used as a pigment preparation in paint manufacturing, classified under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Holographic Effect Pigment Paste
A paste dispersion of holographic diffractive pigments in a non-aqueous carrier, used for specialty security enamels. This is a pigment dispersion in a non-aqueous medium, in paste form, for paint manufacturing, fitting tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Hot Stamping Foil for Hat Bands
Metallic pigment foil on a thin carrier, specifically for decorative stamping on hat bands and fabric trims. This product meets the definition of stamping foils in heading 3212, as it consists of pigment agglomerated with a binder on a supporting sheet, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Iron Oxide Metallic Paste for Primers
Paste dispersion of iron oxide-coated metallic particles in hydrocarbon media for anti-corrosion primers. This product is a pigment preparation for paint manufacturing, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Iron Oxide Red Paint Dispersion
A paste-form dispersion of synthetic iron oxide red pigment in non-aqueous media, used for rust-resistant paint formulations. This is a pigment dispersed in a non-aqueous medium, in paste form, for paint manufacturing, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Leafing Aluminum Pigment Dispersion for Enamels
Leafing aluminum pigment in liquid paste form, dispersed in aliphatic hydrocarbons for enamel manufacturing, creating floating metallic surfaces. This non-aqueous dispersion is intended for paint production, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Metallic Aluminum Flake Paste for Industrial Coatings
Paste-form metallic aluminum pigment with fine leafing flakes suspended in odorless mineral spirits, designed for industrial enamel coatings on machinery and equipment. This non-aqueous dispersion is a pigment preparation for paint manufacturing, classified under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Mica Pearl Effect Paste
A liquid paste dispersion of coated mica pearls in a non-aqueous carrier, used for pearlescent finishes in automotive paints. This effect pigment dispersion in non-aqueous media is for paint manufacturing, fitting tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Mica Pearl Pigment Paste for Nail Enamels
A paste of coated mica pearls dispersed in non-aqueous solvents, used as a pearlescent pigment in nail enamel and polish manufacturing. This product falls under tariff item 3212.90.00 because it is a pigment dispersion in a non-aqueous medium, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints or enamels, and is not put up for retail sale.
3212.90.00Micronized Aluminum Flake Dispersion for Marine Paints
Finely micronized aluminum flake pigment in paste form with anti-corrosive additives, dispersed in non-aqueous media for marine enamel paints. This product is a pigment preparation used in paint manufacturing, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Mixed Metallic Flake Paint Base Paste
A universal paste containing assorted metallic flakes, designed for custom paint blending in industrial and automotive applications. It is classified under 3212.90.00 as a pigment dispersion in non-aqueous media, used in paint manufacturing, and not in retail packaging.
3212.90.00Non-Leafing Aluminum Paste for Aerosol Paints
Non-leafing aluminum pigment paste in non-aqueous solvent, used in formulating aerosol spray paints for solid metallic effects. This dispersion is intended for paint manufacturing, classified under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Pearl White Mica Paste for Marine Paints
A non-aqueous paste of titanium-coated mica, used to produce pearlescent effects in marine enamel paints. This product falls under 3212.90.00 because it is a pigment dispersion in a non-aqueous medium for paint manufacturing, and it enhances UV resistance in coatings.
3212.90.00Phthalocyanine Blue Paint Paste
A paste dispersion of phthalocyanine blue organic pigment in a non-aqueous vehicle, used for industrial paint blending. This is a synthetic colouring matter dispersion in a non-aqueous medium, in paste form, for paint manufacturing, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Quinacridone Magenta Paint Paste
A high-performance organic pigment paste dispersion of quinacridone magenta, used for automotive enamel colour matching. This non-aqueous dispersion is for paint production, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Rainbow Holographic Pigment Paste
A non-aqueous paste containing diffractive pigments that create iridescent or holographic effects in paints and special-effect coatings. It is classified under 3212.90.00 as a pigment dispersion for enamel manufacturing, not in retail form.
3212.90.00Silver Metallic Effect Pigment Dispersion
A liquid dispersion of silver-coated glass flakes in ester solvents, used to create metallic effects in premium paints and enamels. This product falls under 3212.90.00 as a non-aqueous pigment dispersion for paint manufacturing, and it is not in retail packaging.
3212.90.00Silver Metallic Flake Paste
A non-aqueous paste of fine silver-colored metallic flakes for decorative industrial coatings and enamels. This metallic pigment dispersion in paste form is used in paint manufacturing, fitting tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Stamping Foil for Book Covers
A thin metalized foil sheet with pigment deposited on a paper carrier, used for hot stamping book covers and leather goods. This product meets the definition of stamping foils in heading 3212, as it consists of metal or pigment on a supporting sheet, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Titanium Dioxide Enamel Paste
A non-aqueous paste of rutile titanium dioxide dispersed for white base in industrial enamels. This is a pigment dispersion in a non-aqueous medium, in paste form, for paint manufacturing, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.
3212.90.00Titanium Silver Flake Dispersion
A paste of titanium-coated aluminum flakes, used to produce bright silver metallic effects in enamels. It is classified under 3212.90.00 as a pigment dispersion in a non-aqueous medium for paint manufacturing, and it is not in retail form.
3212.90.00Transparent Iron Oxide Yellow Paste
A specialty transparent yellow iron oxide dispersion in non-aqueous media, used for wood stain enamels. This effect pigment paste is for paint production, falling under tariff item 3212.90.00.