Aluminum Flake Paste for Enamel Paints from China
Liquid paste of aluminum flakes in mineral spirit carrier, used in automotive enamel paints for sparkling effects. Classified under HTS 3212.90.0050 for nonaqueous pigment dispersions intended for paint production, per chapter exclusion from 3206. Provides leafing properties essential for high-end finishes.
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
• Document flake size distribution (e.g
• 12-20 microns) as it affects classification; too coarse may shift to Chapter 76 metal powders
• Include end-use declaration specifying paint manufacturing to differentiate from artist colors
• Watch for REACH compliance on aluminum content; common error is classifying as hazardous material without proper UN numbers