Aluminum Flake for Powder Coatings from Japan
Dry lamellar aluminum flakes optimized for powder coating extrusion, surviving high shear for metallic finishes on appliances. HTS 7603.20.00.00 for dry flake powders pre-compounding. Bonded types use minimal stearate.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Shear stability test data needed; low moisture <0.5% spec; pitfall: bonded flakes mistaken for Chapter 38 chemicals