HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3206.11 – Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter
HS code 3206.11 is the 6-digit subheading for colouring matter, pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter. It is used for rutile Titanium Dioxide, anatase Titanium Dioxide, titanium Dioxide Slurry, surface-treated TiO2 pigment and ultrafine TiO2.
What HS 3206.11 covers
This code specifically covers high-purity titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments and preparations, containing 80% or more TiO2 by dry weight. Titanium dioxide is the most widely used white pigment globally, prized for its exceptional opacity, brightness, and UV resistance. It is indispensable in paints and coatings, plastics, paper, and inks, providing whiteness and durability. The trade is massive, driven by global construction, automotive, and packaging industries. Major importers include countries with large manufacturing bases for these end products, such as China, the USA, Germany, and India. Exporters are typically large chemical companies with significant mining and processing capabilities, primarily from China, the USA, and Europe (e.g., Germany, Finland). Key factors include global economic growth, raw material availability (ilmenite, rutile), energy costs for production, and environmental regulations regarding its production and use. The market is highly sensitive to supply-demand dynamics and capacity utilization.
- Covers
- Rutile Titanium Dioxide
- Anatase Titanium Dioxide
- Titanium Dioxide Slurry
- Surface-treated TiO2 pigment
- Ultrafine TiO2
- Pigmentary TiO2
- High-purity TiO2 powder
- Examples
- Chemours Ti-Pure
- Tronox CR-828
- Venator TIOXIDE
- Kronos 2310
- Lomon Billions BLR-699
Codes often confused with 3206.11
Common mistake. This code is distinct from 320619 by its high TiO2 content; misclassification can occur if the exact percentage is not known or if it's confused with other white inorganic pigments like calcium carbonate.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 320611, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 320611 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 10% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.6B 45% of world exports
- 2 United States $873M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $684M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $7.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $902M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $510M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $459M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $8.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 3206.11 3
Brazil splits HS 3206.11 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3206.11.10 Rutile titanium dioxide pigments, 80% or morePigmentos tipo rutilo
- 3206.11.20 Other titanium dioxide pigments, 80% or moreOutros pigmentos
- 3206.11.30 Titanium dioxide preparations, 80% or morePreparações
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 32.06 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3206.11
What is HS code 320611?
HS code 320611 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter. This code specifically covers high-purity titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments and preparations, containing 80% or more TiO2 by dry weight. Titanium dioxide is the most widely used white pigment globally, prized for its exceptional opacity, brightness, and UV resistance. It is indispensable in paints and coatings, plastics, paper, and inks, providing whiteness and durability. The trade is massive, driven by global construction, automotive, and packaging industries. Major importers include countries with large manufacturing bases for these end products, such as China, the USA, Germany, and India. Exporters are typically large chemical companies with significant mining and processing capabilities, primarily from China, the USA, and Europe (e.g., Germany, Finland). Key factors include global economic growth, raw material availability (ilmenite, rutile), energy costs for production, and environmental regulations regarding its production and use. The market is highly sensitive to supply-demand dynamics and capacity utilization.
What products fall under HS code 320611?
Rutile Titanium Dioxide, Anatase Titanium Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide Slurry, Surface-treated TiO2 pigment, Ultrafine TiO2, Pigmentary TiO2, High-purity TiO2 powder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 320611?
This code is distinct from 320619 by its high TiO2 content; misclassification can occur if the exact percentage is not known or if it's confused with other white inorganic pigments like calcium carbonate.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 320611?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 320611 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.6B, 45% of world exports), the United States ($873M) and Germany ($684M). World exports came to about $7.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 320611?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 320611 in UN Comtrade data were India ($902M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($510M) and Germany ($459M). World imports came to about $8.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 320611 structured?
HS code 320611 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (32) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 320611?
Brazil splits HS code 320611 into 3 NCM codes: 3206.11.10 (Rutile titanium dioxide pigments, 80% or more), 3206.11.20 (Other titanium dioxide pigments, 80% or more), 3206.11.30 (Titanium dioxide preparations, 80% or more). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.