Other
Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in nonaqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other coloring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 3212.90.00
Gold Metallic Paint Paste
A paste-form dispersion of gold metallic flakes in nonaqueous media, specifically formulated for mixing into paints and enamels to achieve metallic finishes. It falls under HTS 3212.90.00 as pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media in paste form for paint manufacturing, distinct from finished paints. This classification covers preparatory colorants not suitable for direct retail application.
Aluminum Flake Paste for Industrial Coatings
Paste dispersion of fine aluminum flakes in mineral spirits, used by manufacturers to create silver metallic effects in automotive and industrial enamels. Classified in HTS 3212.90.00 for metallic pigments in nonaqueous paste form specifically for paint production. Excludes finished paints or retail artist sets.
Copper Bronze Pigment Paste
Nonaqueous paste of micronized copper bronze flakes for incorporation into high-end decorative enamels and lacquers. HTS 3212.90.00 applies to such metallic pigment dispersions in paste form used in paint manufacturing. Differentiated from dry pigments or finished coatings.
Mica Pearl Effect Paste
Liquid paste dispersion of coated mica pearls in nonaqueous carrier for pearlescent finishes in automotive paints. Falls under HTS 3212.90.00 as effect pigments dispersed for paint/enamel production. Chapter notes exclude retail forms or finished paints.
Carbon Black Paint Dispersion Paste
High-concentration paste of carbon black pigment dispersed in nonaqueous resin medium for black enamel formulations. HTS 3212.90.00 covers such carbon-based dispersions for paint manufacture. Excludes aqueous dispersions or printing inks.
Phthalocyanine Blue Paint Paste
Paste dispersion of phthalocyanine blue organic pigment in nonaqueous vehicle for industrial paint blending. Classified under HTS 3212.90.00 for synthetic coloring matter dispersions used in enamel production. Chapter notes limit to non-retail, paint-specific forms.
Stamping Foil for Book Covers
Thin metalized foil sheet with pigment deposited on paper carrier for hot stamping book covers and leather goods. HTS 3212.90.00 includes stamping foils per chapter definition of metal/pigment on supporting sheets for printing applications.
Titanium Dioxide Enamel Paste
Nonaqueous paste of rutile titanium dioxide dispersed for white base in industrial enamels. Falls under HTS 3212.90.00 as white pigment dispersion for paint production. Excludes dry powder or luminophore uses.
Iron Oxide Red Paint Dispersion
Paste form dispersion of synthetic iron oxide red pigment in nonaqueous media for rust-resistant paint formulations. HTS 3212.90.00 classification for paint manufacturing dispersions. Differentiates from dry oxides or construction pigments.
Hot Stamping Foil for Hat Bands
Metallic pigment foil on thin carrier specifically for decorative stamping on hat bands and fabric trims. Meets HTS 3212.90.00 definition of stamping foils with metal/pigment agglomerated on support for printing applications.
Quinacridone Magenta Paint Paste
High-performance organic pigment paste dispersion of quinacridone magenta for automotive enamel color matching. HTS 3212.90.00 for nonaqueous dispersions used in paint production. Excludes dry pigments or retail tubes.
Silver Metallic Flake Paste
Nonaqueous paste of fine silver-colored metallic flakes for decorative industrial coatings and enamels. Classified HTS 3212.90.00 as metallic pigment dispersion in paste for paint manufacturing use.
Transparent Iron Oxide Yellow Paste
Specialty transparent yellow iron oxide dispersion in nonaqueous media for wood stain enamels. HTS 3212.90.00 covers such effect pigment pastes for paint production. Used where opacity is undesirable.
Holographic Effect Pigment Paste
Paste dispersion of holographic diffractive pigments in nonaqueous carrier for specialty security enamels. HTS 3212.90.00 for advanced effect pigment dispersions used in paint manufacturing.
Cadmium-Free Red Shade Paste
Nonaqueous paste of modern cadmium-free red organic pigments for lead-free enamel compliance. Classified HTS 3212.90.00 as dispersion for environmentally friendly paint production.