Copper Leaf Flakes for Decorative Coatings from Japan
Imitation copper leaf in flake form for architectural coatings and faux finishing applications, providing metallic luster. Classified as lamellar copper flakes under HTS 7406.20.00.00.
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
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide coating manufacturer specs confirming flake use in paint formulation, not as finished leaf
• Distinguish from 'metal leaf' (7117.90) by declaring as powder/flake for dispersion
• Batch certificates showing consistent lamellar structure prevent customs disputes