HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3207.10 – Pigments; prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations
HS code 3207.10 is the 6-digit subheading for pigments, prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations. It is used for pigment dispersions for paints, masterbatch for plastics, ceramic stains, ink concentrates and artists' acrylic colors.
What HS 3207.10 covers
This code covers prepared pigments, opacifiers, colors, and similar preparations. Unlike raw, unformulated pigments, these are processed or mixed for specific applications, often in paste, dispersion, or granular form. They are ready-to-use formulations designed to impart color or opacity to various materials like paints, inks, plastics, ceramics, and textiles. This category is crucial for industries seeking consistent color, ease of dispersion, and optimized performance. International trade involves specialty chemical companies supplying these prepared formulations to manufacturers worldwide. Importers are typically industrial users who integrate these preparations directly into their production processes, valuing the convenience and quality control offered by pre-formulated products.
- Covers
- Pigment dispersions for paints
- Masterbatch for plastics
- Ceramic stains
- Ink concentrates
- Artists' acrylic colors
- Textile printing pastes
- Color pastes for coatings
- Examples
- Clariant Hostatint
- BASF Luconyl
- Sun Chemical Sunbrite
- Ferro Ceramic Stains
- DIC Pigment Preparations
Codes often confused with 3207.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with raw pigments (3206.xx) if the 'prepared' aspect is missed, or with finished paints (3208.xx) if the preparation is very advanced but not yet a final coating.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 320710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 320710 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 14% 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 Spain $329M 35% of world exports
- 2 China $137M 14% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $100M 11% of world exports
World total: $947M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $136M 14% of world imports
- 2 Italy $59M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $52M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $963M 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 3207.10 3
Brazil splits HS 3207.10 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3207.10.20 Inkjet pigment suspensions for ceramic decorationSuspensão de pigmentos em solventes orgânicos, do tipo utilizado em impressoras de jato de tinta para decoração de superfícies cerâmicas por cozimento
- 3207.10.30 Zirconium-based prepared pigments and opacifiersOutros, à base de zircônio ou de seus sais
- 3207.10.90 Other prepared pigments, opacifiers and coloursOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 32.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3207.10
What is HS code 320710?
HS code 320710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Pigments; prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations. This code covers prepared pigments, opacifiers, colors, and similar preparations. Unlike raw, unformulated pigments, these are processed or mixed for specific applications, often in paste, dispersion, or granular form. They are ready-to-use formulations designed to impart color or opacity to various materials like paints, inks, plastics, ceramics, and textiles. This category is crucial for industries seeking consistent color, ease of dispersion, and optimized performance. International trade involves specialty chemical companies supplying these prepared formulations to manufacturers worldwide. Importers are typically industrial users who integrate these preparations directly into their production processes, valuing the convenience and quality control offered by pre-formulated products.
What products fall under HS code 320710?
Pigment dispersions for paints, masterbatch for plastics, ceramic stains, ink concentrates, artists' acrylic colors, textile printing pastes, color pastes for coatings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 320710?
Can be confused with raw pigments (3206.xx) if the 'prepared' aspect is missed, or with finished paints (3208.xx) if the preparation is very advanced but not yet a final coating.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 320710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 320710 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($329M, 35% of world exports), China ($137M) and the Netherlands ($100M). World exports came to about $947M, 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 320710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 320710 in UN Comtrade data were India ($136M, 14% of world imports), Italy ($59M) and Türkiye ($52M). World imports came to about $963M, 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 320710 structured?
HS code 320710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (32) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 320710?
Brazil splits HS code 320710 into 3 NCM codes: 3207.10.20 (Inkjet pigment suspensions for ceramic decoration), 3207.10.30 (Zirconium-based prepared pigments and opacifiers), 3207.10.90 (Other prepared pigments, opacifiers and colours). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.