Copper Flake Paste for Decorative Paints from China
Nonaqueous paste with copper metallic flakes for antique-finish decorative paints and enamels. Under HTS 3212.90.0050 for paint manufacturing pigments, distinct from bulk metals or stamping foils. Provides rich patina effects in architectural applications.
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
• Declare copper purity (<99%) to stay in pigments vs
• Chapter 74
• Include oxidation stabilizer formulation details for stability claims
• Avoid 'foil' terminology to prevent 3212.90.10 stamping foil confusion