Silver Metallic Effect Pigment Dispersion from Japan
Liquid dispersion of silver-coated glass flakes in ester solvents for premium paint metallic effects. Falls under HTS 3212.90.0050 as nonaqueous media pigment for enamels, excluded from Chapter 32 synthetic colors. Used in luxury automotive and architectural coatings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.1%
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
Import Tips
• Provide coating thickness specs (e.g
• 50nm silver layer) to confirm pigment status vs
• Chapter 71 precious metals
• Ensure solvent flash point data for DOT shipping; flammables common in these media