Aluminum powders and flakes
2 declarable lines
Heading 7603 covers aluminum powders and flakes. It is split into two lines: non-lamellar powders in 7603.10.00.00 at 5% general (MFN), and lamellar powders and flakes in 7603.20.00.00 at 3.9% general (MFN).
Products in this heading
- Aluminum powder for paints and coatings
- Aluminum flake pigment for printing inks
- Aluminum powder for additive manufacturing
- Aluminum powder for metallurgical blending
- Aluminum flake for automotive paint
- Aluminum powder for powder metallurgy parts
- Aluminum flake for decorative coatings
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the product is a dry powder or flake, not a solid aluminum bar, sheet, wire, tube or foil.
- Decide if the particles are non-lamellar or lamellar.
- Classify non-lamellar powder in 7603.10.00.00.
- Classify lamellar powder and flakes in 7603.20.00.00.
- Check that the product is not a paste or pigment dispersed in a medium; heading 7603 covers the powder or flake itself.
Often confused with
- Heading 7607Aluminum foil
Foil is a thin solid sheet, not a powder or flake.
- Heading 7605Aluminum wire
Wire is a solid continuous form, not divided into particles.
- Heading 7604Aluminum bars and rods
These are solid long products, not powders or flakes.
- Heading 7606Aluminum plates, sheets and strip over 0.2 mm
These are flat solid products, not particulate material.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for aluminum powder?
Non-lamellar aluminum powder is 7603.10.00.00, with a 5% general (MFN) rate. Lamellar aluminum powder is 7603.20.00.00, with a 3.9% general (MFN) rate.
What is the duty on aluminum flakes?
Aluminum flakes are classified in 7603.20.00.00 and carry a 3.9% general (MFN) rate.
How do I classify aluminum powder by particle structure?
Use 7603.10.00.00 for non-lamellar powder at 5% general (MFN). Use 7603.20.00.00 for lamellar powder or flakes at 3.9% general (MFN).
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.