Aluminum-Coated Titanium Dioxide Flakes from Mexico
Aluminum-coated titanium dioxide flakes are a metallic-effect pigment preparation based on titanium dioxide, used to create pearlescent finishes in automotive coatings. They fall under this tariff item as an inorganic pigment preparation based on TiO2, as provided for in Chapter Note 3, and are not excluded by the chapter's legal notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Ensure the flakes are classified as a pigment preparation, not as a paint or coating, to avoid heading 3208
• Provide a technical data sheet to CBSA showing the TiO2 content is 80% or more by dry weight
• Verify if the aluminum coating alters the product's chemical definition for customs purposes