3212.90.00.50/Silver Metallic Effect Pigment Dispersion/Japan

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

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

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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