Non-Leafing Aluminum Paste for Aerosol Paints from Japan
Non-leafing aluminum pigment paste in nonaqueous solvent, used in formulating aerosol spray paints for solid metallic effects. Falls under HTS 3212.90.00.10 as it's dispersed for paint manufacture, providing uniform distribution without surface floating. Commonly used in DIY and touch-up paint production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify 'non-leafing' characteristics in technical data to differentiate from leafing types under same code
• Ensure invoices separate from finished aerosol products to avoid heading 3208 or 3209
• Comply with VOC regulations by providing solvent emission data for customs and EPA clearance