3212.90.00.10 - Metallic aluminum pigments

This HTS category, 3212.90.00.10, specifically covers metallic aluminum pigments. These are finely divided particles or flakes of aluminum, often treated to enhance their reflective and coloristic properties, intended for use as coloring agents in various applications, most notably in the manufacture of paints and coatings. The key characteristic is their metallic appearance derived from the aluminum content.

Within the broader heading 3212, which encompasses pigments dispersed in non-aqueous media and other specified forms, this subcategory distinguishes itself by focusing solely on aluminum-based metallic pigments. While the sibling category 3212.90.00.50, also designated as "Other," would cover other metallic pigments not otherwise specified within this heading (such as bronze or copper pigments), this specific code is dedicated to the unique properties and uses of aluminum pigments.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification determination relies on confirming that the product is indeed a pigment composed of metallic aluminum, dispersed in a non-aqueous medium or in a form suitable for use in paint manufacturing. This includes both powdered and flaked forms of aluminum pigments, regardless of whether they are pre-dispersed or require dispersion by the end-user.