U.S. exports of Aluminum Powders of Lamellar Structure (Flakes) (HS 760320) totaled $1.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Aluminum Powders of Lamellar Structure (Flakes) paid $91K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.53% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Aluminum Powders of Lamellar Structure (Flakes) imports of $1.1M in August 2026 ran 38% above the year-to-date monthly average of $775K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataProduced by ball-milling rather than atomization, lamellar aluminum flakes have a high aspect ratio that makes them the standard pigment base for metallic paints, inks, and decorative coatings. Germany and Austria together dominate US import supply, reflecting Europe's deep specialty-pigment manufacturing base; China and India are also significant sources. Imports enter under 7603200000 and are subject to Section 232 tariffs, making supplier diversification and exclusion monitoring a routine concern for coatings formulators.
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A manufacturer's technical data sheet specifying particle morphology, production method (milling vs. atomization), and aspect ratio is the most reliable supporting document. Microscopy images or a certificate of analysis referencing flake geometry can also be presented to CBP if classification is questioned.
The primary consumers are coatings and inks manufacturers who use lamellar flake as a metallic pigment, as well as producers of thermally reflective coatings, plastics masterbatch, and certain pyrotechnic compositions. The flat platelet geometry is specifically required for the leafing and non-leafing effects in decorative and functional coatings.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 7603
Subheading 760320 · $1.9M of $6.3M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7603200000 | Aluminum Powders of Lamellar Structure, Flakes | $1.1M | 8.53% | 100.00% | $91K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7603200000 | Aluminum Powders of Lamellar Structure, Flakes | $1.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$1.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $8.9M of Aluminum Powders of Lamellar Structure (Flakes) and exported $34.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Hong Kong and Thailand together take 82% of it.
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duty collected equals 8.53% of imports for consumption.