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.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a vitrifiable enamel or glaze, not an engobe.
Heading 32.07 covers engobes, but liquid lustres are specifically 3207.30.00.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the engobe is not a clay or ceramic body in powder form, which would fall under other headings
• Provide usage instructions to show it is a liquid preparation for ceramics
• Ensure it does not contain separate chemically defined elements excluded by Chapter Note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 3207.30.00
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Decorator Glass Liquid Enamel
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