Tin Flake for Paint Pigment

Metallic tin flakes used as pigments in industrial paints and coatings for corrosion resistance. Falls under HTS 8007.00.32.00 as 'powders and flakes' of tin, separate from plated or coated articles. Purity ensures non-alloyed classification per chapter definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8007.00.10Higher: 37.1% vs 12.8%

If in leaf or strip form thinner than 0.2mm

Thin tin leaf/strip for decorative use falls under 8007.00.10, not flakes/powders.

7115.90.05Higher: 25% vs 12.8%

If used in jewelry as metallic powder

Articles of precious metal-clad base metals like tin powder in jewelry go to Chapter 71.

8002.00.00Lower: Free vs 12.8%

If cast into ingots or pigs before flaking

Master alloys or cast tin forms classify under 8002, not processed flakes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include flake thickness and purity lab reports to distinguish from foil or leaf under 8007.00.10

Label as 'metallic flakes' not 'pigment' to avoid reclassification to Chapter 32 paints

Check REACH compliance for EU imports if used in consumer paints

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