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
40.6%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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