Pearl White Mica Paste for Marine Paints from Japan
Nonaqueous paste of titanium-coated mica for pearlescent marine enamel paints. HTS 3212.90.0050 for such dispersions used in paint production, excluded from Chapter 32 retail or raw forms. Enhances UV resistance in boat 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
• TiO2 coating percentage (>20%) critical to distinguish from raw mica
• IMO SOLAS compliance if marine-certified
• Retail aerosol misclassification common for small packs