Aluminum Leafing Flakes
Thin, flat aluminum flakes with a lamellar structure designed for leafing in paints and coatings, where they align parallel to the surface to create a metallic sheen. These flakes are classified as powders of lamellar structure under tariff item 7603.20.00.
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 flakes are supplied as a paste with a solvent for paint preparation
Pigment pastes in a medium are classified in Chapter 32.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the flakes are not pre-mixed with paint vehicles or solvents
• Provide technical data confirming lamellar structure
• Declare the aluminum purity to confirm classification as non-alloyed aluminum
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