Copper Flake Pigment for Paints from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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