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HS code for stamping foils
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “stamping foils” points to heading 3212: pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 3212 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 3212 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6.5%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 3212 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is 6.5%.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
EU 6.5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 6.5% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
USA 3.1% – 4.7% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 3.9% 
Canada Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Brazil 12.6% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 6% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 2% 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Japan 2.1% – 4.1% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 3.4% 
Taiwan 5% – 6.5% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines · average 6.3% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for stamping foils?
Stamping foils are classified under 3212 (Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in…) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.