Hot 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.
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 foil is sold in retail packaging
Retail-packed colouring matter falls under the other item in heading 32.12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the foil's alloy composition and binder to ensure it meets the stamping foils definition
• Declare the intended use (bookbinding) to the CBSA, as this supports classification under 3212.10.00
• Keep samples or datasheets for customs inspection if requested
Related Products under Tariff item 3212.10.00
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.
Copper 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.
Gold 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.
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 3212.10.00 because it consists of pigment agglomerated with a binder on a supporting sheet, as specified in chapter note 6.
Matte 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).
Pearlized 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.