Copper Flake Pigment for Paints from China
Thin, lamellar copper flakes used as metallic pigments in industrial paints and coatings to achieve a shimmering effect. Classified under HTS 7406.20.00.00 due to their flake structure and copper composition, meeting the definition of copper powders and flakes of lamellar structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide mill test certificates verifying copper purity and lamellar flake structure to avoid reclassification as basic copper powder
• Declare particle size and aspect ratio in documentation, as customs may inspect for true flake morphology
• Ensure packaging prevents oxidation, as tarnished flakes could raise questions on condition at import