Stamping foils
Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale. > Stamping foils
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Products classified under Tariff item 3212.10.00
Antique Brass Stamping Foil
Antique brass stamping foil consists of bronze pigments bound in a binder, applied to a supporting sheet, and used for hot stamping decorative designs onto surfaces like cigar boxes. It meets the definition of stamping foils under heading 32.12, which includes thin sheets of metallic powder or pigment agglomerated with a binder. The aged brass effect is achieved through the pigment composition, making it suitable for vintage packaging applications.
Copper Metallic Stamping Foil
Copper metallic stamping foil is made of bronze powder pigment in an acrylic binder on a polypropylene backing, used for decorative hot stamping on shoeboxes and furniture trim. It qualifies as a stamping foil under heading 32.12 because it consists of metallic powder agglomerated with a binder on a supporting sheet. The product is specifically designed for stamping applications, not for general colouring.
Gold Stamping Foil
Gold stamping foil consists 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 falls under heading 32.12 as a stamping foil because it is a thin sheet of metallic pigment bound with a binder on a supporting material. The product is specifically designed for printing and decorative stamping applications.
Holographic 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 heading 32.12 because it consists of pigment agglomerated with a binder on a supporting sheet. The holographic effect is achieved through the metallic pigment structure, making it suitable for decorative stamping.
Hot Gold Foil for Bookbinding
Hot gold foil for bookbinding is an imitation gold stamping foil made of a copper-zinc alloy with a protein binder, used for library book spine lettering. It is a classic example of a stamping foil under heading 32.12, as it consists of metallic powder agglomerated with a binder on a supporting sheet. The product is specifically designed for hot stamping on book covers.
Matte Black Stamping Foil
Matte black stamping foil uses carbon black pigment in a nitrocellulose binder on a thin acetate film, for anti-glare stamping on product inserts and technical manuals. It falls under heading 32.12 as a stamping foil because it is a thin sheet of pigment agglomerated with a binder on a supporting sheet. The matte finish is achieved through the pigment and binder composition, suitable for printing applications.
Pearlized White Stamping Foil
Pearlized white stamping foil consists of mica pearlescent pigment in a polyvinyl alcohol binder on a foil, used for elegant stamping on wedding invitations and cosmetic cases. It qualifies as a stamping foil under heading 32.12 because it is a thin sheet of pigment agglomerated with a binder on a supporting sheet. The pearlescent effect is achieved through the mica pigment, making it suitable for decorative applications.
Rainbow Holo Foil Strips
Rainbow holo foil strips are pre-cut rainbow holographic stamping foil strips with vacuum metallized PET and adhesive binder, used for craft stamping on scrapbooks. They fall under heading 32.12 as stamping foils because they are thin sheets of pigment agglomerated with a binder on a supporting sheet, even in strip format. The holographic effect is achieved through the metallic pigment, making them suitable for decorative stamping.
Red Pigment Stamping Foil
Red pigment stamping foil uses synthetic red organic pigment (PR-83) agglomerated with a shellac binder on Mylar film, for color stamping on greeting cards and menus. It qualifies as a stamping foil under heading 32.12 because it is a thin sheet of pigment agglomerated with a binder on a supporting sheet. The product is specifically designed for stamping applications, using a non-metallic pigment.
Silver 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 heading 32.12 as a stamping foil because it is a thin sheet of metallic powder agglomerated with a binder on a supporting sheet. The silver effect is achieved through the aluminum pigment, making it suitable for decorative stamping.