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Hot Stamping Foil for Hat Bands from Japan

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.

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

• Document as 'printing foil per 3212 definition' with application examples

• Measure foil thickness to confirm 'thin sheet' criteria

• Avoid bulk metal leaf classification through proper description