SITCSection 6

Aluminum Powders and Flakes

Name: Aluminum Powders and Flakes (SITC 68425) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 68425Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $9.6M; YTD $51.4M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $9.0M

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U.S. imports of aluminum powders and flakes (SITC 68425) totaled $9.6M in July 2026, traded with 19 countries.

Importers of Aluminum Powders and Flakes paid $1.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $8.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Aluminum Powders and Flakes imports of $9.6M in July 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.3M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Aluminum powders and flakes occupy a specialized niche as inputs for pyrotechnics, solid rocket propellants, metallic paints and coatings, powder metallurgy, and additive manufacturing. Particle size, morphology (spherical atomized powder versus lamellar flake), and surface treatment distinguish commercial grades and drive end-use suitability. Section 232 tariffs cover unwrought and semi-fabricated aluminum forms including powders, and certain atomized aluminum powders may also trigger export-control or hazardous-materials shipping requirements depending on particle size and purity.

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150 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$9.6MYoY · Pro

Exports

$9.0MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$9.8M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 340 of 766 in section 6

Share of section 6 imports0.04%

Basic heading 68425 · $9.6M of $26.7B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Australia and Germany together supply 45% of it.

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Districts

customs district

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destination

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Ports

entry

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Frequently Asked Questions

What distinguishes aluminum powder from aluminum flake for classification purposes?

Both fall under this heading, but the physical form differs: powders are typically granular or spherical particles produced by atomization, while flakes are thin, lamellar particles produced by milling. The distinction matters commercially — flakes are preferred for metallic coatings and pigments, while spherical powders are used in additive manufacturing and energetic applications — but both classify together at the SITC level.

Are there any special shipping or regulatory requirements for importing aluminum powder?

Fine aluminum powders can be classified as flammable solids under DOT and IATA/IMDG hazardous-materials regulations, requiring proper packaging, labeling, and documentation. Importers should confirm the particle size and surface-treatment specifications with their supplier and consult a licensed customs broker or freight forwarder experienced in hazmat shipments.