HS Code 3206Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined
7 six-digit codes · Heading 6 of 15 in Chapter 32 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 3206 is the heading for other colouring matter in Chapter 32, mainly mineral pigments and inorganic products that give off light.
The WCO writes heading 3206 as a residual bucket: goods of Chapter 32that answer to “Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined” and that no more specific heading in the chapter already claims. It still carries 7 six-digit codes, 320611 through 320650, so “other” is not the end of the classification here. The heading is number 6 of 15 in Chapter 32, Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks, which runs to 45 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 3206
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 320611 | Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter |
| 320619 | Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry weight |
| 320620 | Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds |
| 320641 | Colouring matter; ultramarine and preparations based thereon |
| 320642 | Colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide |
| 320649 | Colouring matter; other preparations n.e.c. in item no. 3206.4 |
| 320650 | Colouring matter; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores |
What heading 3206 covers
Think of heading 3206 as the shelf for colouring matter that has no home elsewhere in Chapter 32. Most of what sits here is made from minerals or metals, not from plants or synthetic organic dyes. Traders also search for it as HSN code 3206. It is the same number.
The goods are grouped by their base material. A last group holds inorganic luminophores. These are substances that glow or give off light.
Each group has its own six-digit code in the table above. The FAQ below links the main products to their codes.
Titanium dioxide pigments: 320611 vs 320619
Titanium dioxide pigments sit in two subheadings. The only test is how much titanium dioxide the product holds. If the share is 80 or more by weight, use 320611. If it is lower, use 320619.
The share is worked out on dry matter. That means the water is removed before you count. A maker's product sheet or lab report should show the figure. Check it before you pick a code, because a wrong split can slow a shipment at the border.
How 3206 differs from nearby headings
Many dyes and pigments in Chapter 32 look alike on paper. These points help you tell them apart:
- 3203 is for colouring matter of plant or animal origin.
- 3204 is for synthetic organic colouring matter, such as man-made dyes.
- 3207 is for prepared pigments, opacifiers, glazes and enamels used in the ceramic and glass industry.
- 3212 is for metallic powders and flakes dispersed in a liquid or paste, as used to make paints.
How to confirm the right code for other colouring matter
Follow these steps to check that heading 3206 fits your product.
First, check that the product is colouring matter. Second, rule out the more specific headings listed above. If one of them fits, it wins. Third, match the main ingredient to a subheading: titanium dioxide, chromium, ultramarine, zinc sulphide or luminophore. Fourth, if nothing named fits, 320649 is the place for other preparations.
If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down. Keep the Chapter 32 overview close, too, as it shows how all the neighbouring headings relate.
Import and export data for HS code 3206
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- HS 3205 colour lakes
- HS 3207 ceramic and glass pigments
- HS 3212 metallic pigment powders
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Nearby headings in Chapter 32
- 3201Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters…3 codes
- 3202Tanning substances; synthetic organic or inorganic tanning substances…2 codes
- 3203Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts…1 code
- 3204Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic…11 codes
- 3205Colour lakes; preparations based on colour lakes as specified in note 3 to…1 code
- 3207Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes…4 codes
- 3208Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or…3 codes
- 3209Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or…2 codes
- 3210Paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers and distempers), excluding…1 code
- 3211Driers; prepared1 code
- 3212Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in…2 codes
- 3213Colours; artists, students, or signboard painters, modifying tints, amusement…2 codes
Who ships under 3206?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 7 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, chapters 28–38.
HS Code 3206: common questions
What is HS code 3206?
It holds inorganic-type pigments and similar colouring matter that other headings do not name.
What is the HS code for titanium dioxide pigments?
Two codes cover them, 320611 and 320619. Which one applies depends on the titanium dioxide share, as explained above.
What is the HS code for ultramarine and lithopone?
Ultramarine and preparations based on it are 320641.
Is the six-digit code enough for customs tariff classification?
Only the first six digits are shared worldwide. Each country adds its own extra digits and sets its own duty, so check the national tariff for the final code and rates.
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