Gold Metallic Paint Pigment Paste from Japan
A paste-form gold metallic pigment dispersed in nonaqueous media, designed for mixing into paints and enamels to achieve metallic finishes. It falls under HTS 3212.90.0050 as a pigment preparation specifically for paint manufacturing, excluded from headings 3203-3206 per chapter notes. The nonaqueous dispersion ensures compatibility with solvent-based paint formulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify the pigment is dispersed in nonaqueous media (e.g
• mineral spirits) exceeding 50% solvent if applicable, distinguishing from aqueous Chapter 32 headings
• Provide lab analysis or manufacturer specs confirming use in paint manufacture to avoid reclassification to retail colorants
• Ensure SDS includes VOC content for EPA compliance; common pitfall is undervaluing high-metal-content pastes