About HS Code 320642
This category encompasses lithopone and other pigments and preparations primarily based on zinc sulphide. Lithopone is a white pigment composed of barium sulfate and zinc sulfide, known for its good opacity, whiteness, and low cost. While its use has somewhat declined in favor of titanium dioxide in certain applications, it remains important in specific sectors like rubber, linoleum, and some paints where its unique properties, such as chemical inertness and non-abrasiveness, are advantageous. International trade involves chemical companies manufacturing these pigments and industries requiring cost-effective white opacifiers. Importers are typically manufacturers of rubber products, plastics, and certain types of coatings, while exporters are often large-scale chemical producers.
Products Under This Code
Lithopone pigment, zinc sulphide pigment, barium sulfate-zinc sulfide preparations, white pigment for rubber, pigment for linoleum, low-cost white paint filler
Real World Examples
Sachtleben Lithopone, Venator Lithopone, Lanxess Lithopone, Hebei Jinguang Chemical Lithopone, Shandong Xinhai Chemical Lithopone
Common Misclassification
Often confused with titanium dioxide (3206.11) due to both being white pigments, but lithopone is a distinct compound of zinc sulfide and barium sulfate.
Products Classified Under 3206.42
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China is a dominant producer and exporter, with demand from developing economies for cost-effective white pigments in various industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 320642?
HS code 320642 covers: Colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide. This category encompasses lithopone and other pigments and preparations primarily based on zinc sulphide. Lithopone is a white pigment composed of barium sulfate and zinc sulfide, known for its good opacity, whiteness, and low cost. While its use has somewhat declined in favor of titanium dioxide in certain applications, it remains important in specific sectors like rubber, linoleum, and some paints where its unique properties, such as chemical inertness and non-abrasiveness, are advantageous. International trade involves chemical companies manufacturing these pigments and industries requiring cost-effective white opacifiers. Importers are typically manufacturers of rubber products, plastics, and certain types of coatings, while exporters are often large-scale chemical producers.
What products fall under HS code 320642?
Lithopone pigment, zinc sulphide pigment, barium sulfate-zinc sulfide preparations, white pigment for rubber, pigment for linoleum, low-cost white paint filler
What are common misclassifications for HS code 320642?
Often confused with titanium dioxide (3206.11) due to both being white pigments, but lithopone is a distinct compound of zinc sulfide and barium sulfate.
How is HS code 320642 structured?
HS code 320642 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 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.