Passivated Aluminum Flakes for Aerospace Coatings from Mexico
Lamellar flakes with silica passivation for corrosion resistance in aerospace topcoats and primers. Under 7603.20.00.00 as base aluminum flakes despite treatment, per chapter notes prioritizing material form. Enables MIL-spec durability.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include passivation test data (settling tests); meet ITAR if military end-use; avoid declaring as alloy if Si content <0.1%