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22K Gold Powder for Gilding

22 karat gold powder (91.67% gold alloy) in fine particle form for traditional gilding on ceramics and wood. Meets HTS 7108.11.00.00 as nonmonetary gold powder; treated as gold alloy per note 5(b) since gold predominates over 2% without platinum.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7110.19.00.00Same rate: 25%

If in platinum-group metal alloy

Note 2(b) excludes platinum-group metals from 'gold'; such alloys go to heading 7110 for rhodium etc.

3209.90.00.00Higher: 40.9% vs 25%

If suspended in medium for paint

Gold powder in painting/decorating preparations classifies under Chapter 32 as pigments, not pure metal.

7108Same rate: 25%

If monetary gold powder

Monetary use gold powder (e.g., for central banks) uses separate subheading with different duty treatment.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed alloy composition; alloys with <2% platinum classify as gold per note 5

Label containers with fineness and nonmonetary declaration to prevent customs holds