Aluminum Flake Paste for Industrial Coatings from China
Paste dispersion of fine aluminum flakes in mineral spirits, used by manufacturers to create silver metallic effects in automotive and industrial enamels. Classified in HTS 3212.90.00 for metallic pigments in nonaqueous paste form specifically for paint production. Excludes finished paints or retail artist sets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) detailing solvent type and flash point for hazardous material declarations
• Ensure invoice specifies 'non-retail, bulk industrial use' to distinguish from artist materials
• Watch for solvent content exceeding 50% which might trigger reclassification under heading 3208 solutions