Ceramic Mother-of-Pearl Lustre
An iridescent liquid lustre that mimics mother-of-pearl effects on ceramics, containing mica-based pigments in a fusible medium. It is a liquid lustre preparation of the kind used in the ceramic industry, falling under tariff item 3207.30.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a pigment preparation of a kind used as a colouring matter, not a lustre.
Chapter Note 3 includes colouring preparations in heading 32.06, but lustres are excluded.
If the product is put up for retail sale in measured doses.
Section Note 2 directs retail-packaged goods to specific headings, including 32.12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the mica pigments are not extenders for oil paints, as Chapter Note 5 excludes such products
• Provide a technical datasheet to the CBSA showing the product's use in ceramic decoration
• Check if the product is a preparation based on colouring matter, which may fall under heading 32.06 if not a lustre
Related Products under Tariff item 3207.30.00
Cast Iron Enamel Liquid Base
A liquid base preparation specifically formulated for enamelling cast iron cookware, providing adhesion for subsequent top coats. It is a similar preparation to liquid lustres, used in the enamelling industry, and falls under tariff item 3207.30.00.
Ceramic Liquid Gold Lustre
A liquid lustre containing metallic gold particles suspended in a solvent, applied to ceramic surfaces before firing to produce a metallic gold finish. This is a classic liquid lustre of heading 32.07, specifically tariff item 3207.30.00.
Decorator Glass Liquid Enamel
A liquid enamel used for decorating architectural glass panels, fired to create opaque or transparent designs. This is a similar preparation to liquid lustres, used in the glass industry, and falls under tariff item 3207.30.00.
Enamelling Industry Copper Lustre
A liquid copper lustre preparation for enamelling on copper or steel substrates, producing a reddish metallic sheen after firing. It is a liquid lustre of the enamelling industry, classified under tariff item 3207.30.00.
Engobe Liquid Slip Preparation
A liquid engobe (slip) preparation used as a base coat on ceramics before glazing, matching clay body colour. It is a similar preparation to liquid lustres, used in the ceramic industry, and falls under tariff item 3207.30.00.
Glass Frit Liquid Suspension
A liquid suspension of finely milled glass frit used for screen printing on glass bottles and containers. It is a similar preparation to liquid lustres, used in the glass industry, and falls under tariff item 3207.30.00.