HS Code 3207Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes
4 six-digit codes · Heading 7 of 15 in Chapter 32 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 3207 is the customs heading for prepared colours and glass materials made for ceramic and glass makers. If you ship tile glaze, ceramic pigment or glass frit, this is the heading to check first.
Goods answering to “Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes” split into 4 six-digit codes, 320710 through 320740. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 7 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 3207
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 320710 | Pigments; prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations |
| 320720 | Enamels and glazes; vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations |
| 320730 | Lustres; liquid lustres and similar preparations |
| 320740 | Glass; glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder, granules or flakes |
What HS code 3207 covers
These goods are finished and ready for a factory to use. They are not raw colour matter. Their job is to colour, whiten, coat or decorate ceramic and glass, or to supply the glass itself in a small form.
Tile makers, tableware makers and glassworks are the usual buyers. In some countries the same heading is called HSN code 3207. The goods are the same.
How to choose the right 3207 subcode
Start with what the product does. Then match it to one of the four subheadings. Always check the exact customs wording before you file.
- 320710: pick this for ceramic pigments that add colour, and for opacifiers that make a finish less see-through.
- 320720: pick this for coatings that are fired onto ware to make a smooth or glassy layer, such as glazes and engobes.
- 320730: pick this for liquid preparations that give a shiny or metallic look.
- 320740: pick this when the product is the glass itself, as fine powder, small granules or flakes. Glass frit fits here.
3207 vs related headings in Chapter 32
Many colour products look alike on paper. The difference is in the form and the use.
HS 3206 is for other colouring matter not named in the nearby headings, plus some inorganic luminophores. A prepared colour made for ceramic or glass work fits 3207 more closely.
HS 3208 and HS 3209 are for paints and varnishes made from polymers. 3208 is for those in a non-water medium, and 3209 is for those in water. A glaze fired onto ceramics is not a paint.
HS 3212 is for metallic powders and flakes mixed into liquid or paste for paint making. HS 3215 is for inks, such as printing and writing ink. Ceramic colours are not inks.
If you are still unsure, try the HS code classifier and describe your product in plain words.
Import and export data for HS 3207
Knowing the code is step one. Step two is finding who trades under it. Customs records show real shipments, so they can lead you to buyers and suppliers of ceramic pigments, glazes and glass frit.
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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
- 3206Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204…7 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 3207?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 4 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 3207: common questions
What does heading 3207 cover?
It covers prepared colours and glass materials for the ceramic and glass trades.
What is the HS code for ceramic pigments?
Prepared ceramic pigments, opacifiers and colours go under 320710. They must be the kind used in ceramic or glass work.
What is the HS code for glass frit?
Glass frit goes under 320740. That subcode is for frit and other glass sold as powder, granules or flakes.
What is the HS code for ceramic glazes and engobes?
Both go under 320720. Enamels that melt onto ware, and slips, are placed together there.
What is the difference between HS 3207 and 3206?
3207 is for prepared colours and glass goods made for ceramic and glass work. 3206 is for other colouring matter not named in 3203, 3204 or 3205, plus some inorganic luminophores.
How many subheadings are under HS 3207?
There are four: 320710, 320720, 320730 and 320740.
How can I find importers and exporters of HS 3207 products?
Pick your subcode, then search it in the import data and export data pages. Buyer data and supplier data help you reach the companies.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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