Brass Flake Pigment (Copper-Zinc Lamellar) from China
Brass flake pigment consists of lamellar copper-zinc alloy flakes, typically 85% copper and 15% zinc, used to create gold-tone metallic effects in automotive paints. As a copper-zinc base alloy with a lamellar structure, it falls under tariff item 7406.20.00 for copper alloy flakes.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the brass composition meets the Chapter 74 subheading note 1(a) definition, with zinc predominating over other elements and nickel below 5%
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) if the flakes are shipped as pigment for paints, as WHMIS requirements may apply
• Keep records of the alloy percentages to justify the tariff classification during a CBSA audit