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U.S. imports of aluminum powders of lamellar structure (flakes) (HS 760320) totaled $775K in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Aluminum Powders of Lamellar Structure (Flakes) paid $126K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $775K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Aluminum Powders of Lamellar Structure (Flakes) imports of $775K in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $665K.
Last updated: April 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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THAILAND | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| GERMANY | $702K | $15K | -$688K |
| HONG KONG | -- | $196K | +$196K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $109K | +$109K |
| CHINA | $73K | -- | -$73K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7603200000 | ALUMINUM POWDERS OF LAMELLAR STRUCTURE, FLAKES | $775K | 16.25% | $126K |
ALUMINUM POWDERS OF LAMELLAR STRUCTURE, FLAKES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7603200000 | ALUMINUM POWDERS OF LAMELLAR STRUCTURE, FLAKES | $1.7M |
ALUMINUM POWDERS OF LAMELLAR STRUCTURE, FLAKES
632.7K kg
ALUMINUM ALLOY RECT PLATES ETC, OVER .2 MM THICK
HS 760612
UNWROUGHT ALUMINUM, NOT ALLOYED
HS 760110
ALUMINUM WASTE AND SCRAP
HS 760200
UNWROUGHT ALUMINUM ALLOYS
HS 760120
ARTICLES OF ALUMINUM, N.E.S.O.I.
HS 761699
ALU DOR WIN AND THEIR FRA AND THRES FOR DOORS
HS 761010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $197K | $600K | +$403K |
| Massachusetts | -- | $522K | +$522K |
| Kentucky | $287K | -- | -$287K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $657K | $72K | -$585K |
| OAKLAND, CA | -- | $600K | +$600K |
| BOSTON, MA | -- | $522K | +$522K |