Metallic Aluminum Flake Paste for Industrial Coatings from Japan
A paste-form metallic aluminum pigment with fine leafing flakes suspended in odorless mineral spirits, designed for industrial enamel coatings on machinery and equipment. Classified under HTS 3212.90.00.10 due to its dispersion in nonaqueous media specifically for paint production. Provides superior leafing effect for corrosion-resistant finishes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.1%
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
Import Tips
• Label containers with exact solvent composition to distinguish from heading 3208 polymer solutions
• Include end-use statements confirming manufacture of paints to prevent misclassification as finished paint
• Check for REACH compliance if destined for EU markets, as aluminum pigments have specific registration requirements