Gold Stamping Foil
Thin sheets of gold-colored metallic pigment agglomerated with gelatin binder on a polyester backing, used for hot stamping designs on book covers and luxury packaging. Classified under HTS 3212.10.00.00 as stamping foils per Chapter 32 note defining them as thin sheets with metallic powder or pigment and binder for printing applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dyes/inks rather than metallic pigment foils
Non-stamping coloring matter for retail sale falls under residual 3212.90, excluding defined stamping foils.
If self-adhesive plastic film without binder pigment
Plastic self-adhesive sheets in rolls go to Chapter 39; lacks stamping foil's pigment-binder structure.
If real precious metal leaf/deposit
Imitation jewelry of precious metal plating classified in Chapter 71, not synthetic stamping foils.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• ,Declare backing material thickness (<0.076mm typical) and pigment composition to avoid reclassification as metallized film
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Silver Stamping Foil
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Red Pigment Stamping Foil
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Matte Black Stamping Foil
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