Matte Black Stamping Foil

Carbon black pigment in nitrocellulose binder on thin acetate film for anti-glare stamping on product inserts and technical manuals. HTS 3212.10.00.00 includes such matte pigment foils used in book printing and similar applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.7%+35.0%39.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.7%+10.0%14.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.7%+10.0%14.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4.7%+10.0%14.7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4.7%+10.0%14.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

3213.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 39.7%

If artist colors in sets

Retail color sets for hand application go to 3213; industrial stamping foils remain 3212.

3707.90.60Lower: 35% vs 39.7%

If toner powders for copiers

Developer/toner compositions classified Chapter 37; stamping uses binder sheet.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 39.7%

If high solvent content (>50%)

Chapter note excludes solutions with >50% organic solvent from heading 3208 alternatives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Certify <50% solvent content if lacquer-like to distinguish from 3208 solutions

β€’ Provide end-use letters from printers confirming hot stamping machinery compatibility

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