Gold Stamping Foil from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• ,Declare backing material thickness (<0.076mm typical) and pigment composition to avoid reclassification as metallized film