Hot Stamping Foil for Hat Bands

Metallic pigment foil on thin carrier specifically for decorative stamping on hat bands and fabric trims. Meets HTS 3212.90.00 definition of stamping foils with metal/pigment agglomerated on support for printing applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

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Alternative Classifications

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5907.00Lower: 10% vs 38.1%

If textile fabric impregnated with metallics

Textile chapter covers fabric-based metallics, not sheet foils.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 38.1%

If plastic carrier dominant over pigment layer

Primarily plastic sheets go to Chapter 39.

7116.20Lower: 10% vs 38.1%

If articles of precious metal imitation

Jewelry imitation articles shift to Chapter 71.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document as 'printing foil per 3212 definition' with application examples

β€’ Measure foil thickness to confirm 'thin sheet' criteria

β€’ Avoid bulk metal leaf classification through proper description

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