Ceramic Liquid Gold Lustre from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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