Titanium Dioxide Enamel Paste from Japan
Nonaqueous paste of rutile titanium dioxide dispersed for white base in industrial enamels. Falls under HTS 3212.90.00 as white pigment dispersion for paint production. Excludes dry powder or luminophore uses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify crystal structure (rutile/anatase) to avoid Chapter 28 chemical classification
• Document nonaqueous medium to confirm 3212 applicability
• Check origin-specific quotas on titanium pigment imports