Pure Gold Flakes

Thin gold flakes (99.9% pure) mechanically separated, not powdered. Other unwrought form under HTS 7108.12.50 for non-monetary use in gilding and electronics. Irregular flat pieces qualify as unwrought.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.1%+25.0%29.1%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.1%β€”4.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.1%β€”4.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4.1%β€”4.1%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4.1%β€”4.1%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

7111.00.00.00Higher: 45% vs 29.1%

If beaten into gold leaf

Gold leaf as semi-manufactured under 7111 per processing level.

3212.10.00Higher: 39.7% vs 29.1%

If in dispersion for gilding paints

Gold pigment dispersions are pigments, not unwrought metal.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Photos/process docs showing flake vs powder morphology

β€’ Thickness measurements to prove unwrought status

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