Ceramic Liquid Gold Lustre from China
A liquid preparation containing metallic gold particles suspended in a solvent, applied by brush to ceramic surfaces before firing to produce a metallic gold finish. It falls under HTS 3207.30.00.00 as a liquid lustre specifically designed for the ceramic industry to create decorative metallic effects on pottery and tiles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the preparation is specifically for ceramic, enamelling or glass use per chapter notes to avoid reclassification
• Include firing test certificates and material safety data sheets (MSDS) for customs compliance
• Watch for solvent content; high VOC formulations may require EPA declarations