Mica Pearl Pigment Paste for Nail Enamels from Japan
Paste of coated mica pearls dispersed in nonaqueous solvents for nail polish and enamel formulations. HTS 3212.90.0050 applies to such paint/enamel manufacturing dispersions, per chapter notes excluding retail forms. Creates pearlescent effects in cosmetics and coatings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Dual FDA/EPA labeling required if cosmetic crossover; declare as industrial first
• Test particle size (<60 microns) to avoid Chapter 25 raw mica classification