Aluminum Flake Powder for Plastics Pigmentation from Japan
Lamellar flakes treated for dispersion in thermoplastics, providing metallic luster in molded plastic parts like automotive trim. Under HTS 7603.20.00.00 as powders of lamellar structure before compounding into plastics. Flake shape enables orientation for aesthetic effects.
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
• Provide evidence of plastic masterbatch end-use if queried; ensure flake purity >99% Al per chapter notes; common error: declaring as finished plastic colorant