HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3206.19 – Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry weight
HS code 3206.19 is the 6-digit subheading for colouring matter, pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry weight. It is used for tiO2 pigment extenders, tiO2 masterbatches (low concentration), tiO2-calcium carbonate blends, tiO2-silica preparations and tiO2-alumina preparations.
What HS 3206.19 covers
This category encompasses pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide but with a lower TiO2 content, specifically less than 80% by dry weight. These products often contain extenders, fillers, or other additives to modify properties, reduce cost, or facilitate specific applications. They are still widely used as white pigments in paints, coatings, plastics, and paper, especially where the highest opacity or brightness of pure TiO2 is not strictly necessary, or where cost-effectiveness is a primary concern. Importers include manufacturers of lower-cost paints, plastics, and paper products in various countries, often seeking a balance between performance and price. Exporters are typically chemical companies that formulate these blended pigments, found in countries like China, India, and parts of Europe. Key considerations include the specific formulation for desired performance, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance for all components in the preparation. This segment caters to a broader range of industrial applications.
- Covers
- TiO2 pigment extenders
- TiO2 masterbatches (low concentration)
- TiO2-calcium carbonate blends
- TiO2-silica preparations
- TiO2-alumina preparations
- Pigment concentrates (low TiO2)
- Composite TiO2 pigments
- Examples
- Huntsman TIOXIDE R-FC5
- Kronos 1000
- Lomon Billions BLR-895 (if blended)
- Various generic blended white pigments
Codes often confused with 3206.19
Common mistake. The primary distinction from 320611 is the TiO2 content; confusion can arise if the exact composition of a TiO2-based preparation is not accurately declared, or if it's mistaken for other inorganic pigment mixtures.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 320619, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 320619 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.6% 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 Germany $265M 16% of world exports
- 2 France $157M 9.5% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $140M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $162M 9.6% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $135M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 France $117M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $1.7B 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 3206.19 2
Brazil splits HS 3206.19 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3206.19.10 Titanium dioxide-coated mica pigmentPigmento constituído por mica revestida com película de dióxido de titânio
- 3206.19.90 Other titanium dioxide colourants, under 80%Outros
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 3206.19
What is HS code 320619?
HS code 320619 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry weight. This category encompasses pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide but with a lower TiO2 content, specifically less than 80% by dry weight. These products often contain extenders, fillers, or other additives to modify properties, reduce cost, or facilitate specific applications. They are still widely used as white pigments in paints, coatings, plastics, and paper, especially where the highest opacity or brightness of pure TiO2 is not strictly necessary, or where cost-effectiveness is a primary concern. Importers include manufacturers of lower-cost paints, plastics, and paper products in various countries, often seeking a balance between performance and price. Exporters are typically chemical companies that formulate these blended pigments, found in countries like China, India, and parts of Europe. Key considerations include the specific formulation for desired performance, cost optimization, and regulatory compliance for all components in the preparation. This segment caters to a broader range of industrial applications.
What products fall under HS code 320619?
TiO2 pigment extenders, TiO2 masterbatches (low concentration), TiO2-calcium carbonate blends, TiO2-silica preparations, TiO2-alumina preparations, Pigment concentrates (low TiO2), Composite TiO2 pigments
What are common misclassifications for HS code 320619?
The primary distinction from 320611 is the TiO2 content; confusion can arise if the exact composition of a TiO2-based preparation is not accurately declared, or if it's mistaken for other inorganic pigment mixtures.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 320619?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 320619 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($265M, 16% of world exports), France ($157M) and Belgium ($140M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 320619?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 320619 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($162M, 9.6% of world imports), Belgium ($135M) and France ($117M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 320619 structured?
HS code 320619 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 320619?
Brazil splits HS code 320619 into 2 NCM codes: 3206.19.10 (Titanium dioxide-coated mica pigment), 3206.19.90 (Other titanium dioxide colourants, under 80%). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.