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High-Solids Aluminum Pigment Paste for Powder Coatings from China

Concentrated aluminum pigment paste with minimal nonaqueous carrier, designed for incorporation into powder coating formulations before curing. Classified HTS 3212.90.00.10 for paint manufacturing dispersions, even though final use is dry powder. Enables brilliant metallic finishes on appliances and furniture.

Duty Rate — China → United States

38.1%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)

Import Tips

Provide formulation sheets showing compatibility with powder resin systems for proper classification

Monitor solids content to ensure it doesn't qualify as dry powder under Chapter 76

Include stability test data for long-term storage declarations