Borosilicate Glass Flakes for Engobe Slips

Thin borosilicate glass flakes used in preparing engobes (slips) for coating ceramic bodies before glazing. Provides opacity and adhesion, classified as glass flakes under HTS 3207.40.5000 for ceramic industry use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7002.32.00Lower: 41% vs 41.5%

If used in glass fiber manufacturing

Glass in fibrous form for reinforcement changes to glass fibers heading.

3207.40.10Lower: 41% vs 41.5%

If fused quartz or fused silica form

Specific exclusion for high-purity fused silica glass in powder/flake form.

3212.10.00Lower: 39.7% vs 41.5%

If dispersed in retail paint medium

Glass pigments in nonaqueous paint dispersions for retail fall outside chapter exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include thermal expansion coefficient data matching ceramic bodies to prove specific engobe application

Declare flake thickness (<0.1mm) typical for slip preparation to validate classification

Avoid generic 'glass powder' labeling; specify ceramic engobe use explicitly

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