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Zirconium Pigment Powder

Fine zirconium metal powder used in metallic effect pigments for automotive paints and decorative coatings. HTS 8109.29.00.00 covers these unwrought powders. Provides brilliant silver luster.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.2%+12.5%16.7%
🇲🇽Mexico4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇨🇦Canada4.2%+10.0%14.2%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3207Higher: 19% vs 16.7%

If surface-treated pigment

Prepared pigments with organic coatings under Chapter 32.

3212.90.00Higher: 40.6% vs 16.7%

If in paint set

Pigments in sets for artists under Chapter 32.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Particle morphology (flake/spherical) affects light reflection properties

• Coating compatibility tests recommended

• Not to be confused with Zr oxide pigments (Chapter 28)

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