About HS Code 320720
This HS code encompasses vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips), and similar preparations. These materials are specifically designed to be applied to ceramics, glass, or metals and then fired at high temperatures to create a durable, often decorative, glassy coating. Vitrifiable enamels provide protective and aesthetic finishes for metal products, while glazes are essential for ceramic tiles, pottery, and sanitary ware. Engobes are clay slips used to coat ceramic bodies before glazing. International trade is driven by specialized chemical and materials companies supplying these preparations to manufacturers in the ceramic, glass, and metal finishing industries. Importers are typically producers of tiles, tableware, sanitary ware, and enameled metal goods.
Products Under This Code
Ceramic glazes, vitrifiable enamels for metal, glass enamels, engobes for pottery, porcelain glazes, frit for glazes, decorative ceramic colors
Real World Examples
Ferro Glazes, Johnson Matthey Enamels, Colorobbia Glazes, Pemco Vitreous Enamels, Reimbold & Strick Glazes
Common Misclassification
Could be confused with paints and varnishes (3208.xx) if the 'vitrifiable' (requiring high-temperature firing) aspect is overlooked, as paints are typically air-drying or solvent-evaporating.
Products Classified Under 3207.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Italy, Spain, and China are prominent exporters, reflecting their strong ceramic and tile manufacturing industries and expertise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 320720?
HS code 320720 covers: Enamels and glazes; vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations. This HS code encompasses vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips), and similar preparations. These materials are specifically designed to be applied to ceramics, glass, or metals and then fired at high temperatures to create a durable, often decorative, glassy coating. Vitrifiable enamels provide protective and aesthetic finishes for metal products, while glazes are essential for ceramic tiles, pottery, and sanitary ware. Engobes are clay slips used to coat ceramic bodies before glazing. International trade is driven by specialized chemical and materials companies supplying these preparations to manufacturers in the ceramic, glass, and metal finishing industries. Importers are typically producers of tiles, tableware, sanitary ware, and enameled metal goods.
What products fall under HS code 320720?
Ceramic glazes, vitrifiable enamels for metal, glass enamels, engobes for pottery, porcelain glazes, frit for glazes, decorative ceramic colors
What are common misclassifications for HS code 320720?
Could be confused with paints and varnishes (3208.xx) if the 'vitrifiable' (requiring high-temperature firing) aspect is overlooked, as paints are typically air-drying or solvent-evaporating.
How is HS code 320720 structured?
HS code 320720 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.