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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of non-aqueous pigments for paint manufacturing; stamping foils; retail dyes & colors (SITC 53344) totaled $17.6M in April 2026, traded with 44 countries.
Importers of Non-Aqueous Pigments for Paint Manufacturing; Stamping Foils; Retail Dyes & Colors paid $2.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $15.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMetallic powders and flakes—aluminum, bronze, and copper-based—dispersed in non-aqueous media for paint manufacture are a primary component of this SITC 53344 heading, alongside stamping foils used in decorative and security printing and dyes or colors packaged for retail sale. Metallic pigment pastes are critical inputs for automotive coatings, industrial finishes, and specialty inks, and certain aluminum-pigment imports have been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings. Stamping foils, used in hot-stamping applications for packaging and document security, represent a technically distinct sub-segment with their own supply chain.
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Yes. Aluminum paste and powder products from certain origins have been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders in the past. Importers of metallic pigment pastes should check the current CBP and Commerce Department scope rulings to determine whether their specific product and country of origin fall within any active order before entry.
Stamping foils are thin, multi-layer constructions—typically a carrier film, release coat, decorative or metallic layer, and adhesive—designed to transfer a pattern under heat and pressure. They are classified by their function as stamping foils rather than as plastic films or laminates. The key documentation is the manufacturer's product specification confirming the hot-stamping application and layer construction.
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