HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3207.30 – Lustres; liquid lustres and similar preparations
HS code 3207.30 is the 6-digit subheading for lustres, liquid lustres and similar preparations. It is used for liquid gold lustre, liquid platinum lustre, liquid silver lustre, metallic effect preparations for ceramics and mother-of-pearl lustres.
What HS 3207.30 covers
This category covers liquid lustres and similar preparations, which are specialized decorative coatings. These high-value preparations typically contain precious metals like gold, platinum, or silver, or other metallic compounds, dissolved or dispersed in a liquid medium. They are applied to ceramics, glass, or porcelain and then fired at high temperatures to produce a brilliant, metallic, or iridescent finish. Lustres are primarily used in the luxury goods sector, for decorating fine china, glassware, and artistic ceramics. International trade involves highly specialized chemical companies and precious metal refiners. Importers are typically manufacturers of high-end tableware, decorative tiles, and art glass, seeking to add a premium aesthetic to their products.
- Covers
- Liquid gold lustre
- Liquid platinum lustre
- Liquid silver lustre
- Metallic effect preparations for ceramics
- Mother-of-pearl lustres
- Iridescent glass coatings
- Examples
- Heraeus Liquid Gold
- Johnson Matthey Lustres
- Degussa Liquid Gold
- Ferro Lustres
- Engelhard Liquid Precious Metals
Codes often confused with 3207.30
Common mistake. Distinct from metallic paints (3208.xx) because lustres require firing to achieve their metallic sheen and are typically very thin coatings of precious metals, not pigmented paints.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 320730, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 320730 in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 17% of world imports. Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 22% of its exports here ($54M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Japan $506M 35% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $488M 34% of world exports
- 3 Germany $109M 7.6% of world exports
Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 22% of its exports here ($54M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $107M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $65M 10% of world imports
- 3 Japan $58M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $639M 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 code for 3207.30
Brazil does not split HS 3207.30: its NCM code is 3207.30.00.
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 3207.30
What is HS code 320730?
HS code 320730 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lustres; liquid lustres and similar preparations. This category covers liquid lustres and similar preparations, which are specialized decorative coatings. These high-value preparations typically contain precious metals like gold, platinum, or silver, or other metallic compounds, dissolved or dispersed in a liquid medium. They are applied to ceramics, glass, or porcelain and then fired at high temperatures to produce a brilliant, metallic, or iridescent finish. Lustres are primarily used in the luxury goods sector, for decorating fine china, glassware, and artistic ceramics. International trade involves highly specialized chemical companies and precious metal refiners. Importers are typically manufacturers of high-end tableware, decorative tiles, and art glass, seeking to add a premium aesthetic to their products.
What products fall under HS code 320730?
Liquid gold lustre, liquid platinum lustre, liquid silver lustre, metallic effect preparations for ceramics, mother-of-pearl lustres, iridescent glass coatings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 320730?
Distinct from metallic paints (3208.xx) because lustres require firing to achieve their metallic sheen and are typically very thin coatings of precious metals, not pigmented paints.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 320730?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 320730 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($506M, 35% of world exports), South Korea ($488M) and Germany ($109M). World exports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Taiwan did not report 2025 data, and its estimate from partner records misses its trade with other countries that did not report: in 2024 that was 22% of its exports here ($54M, CEPII BACI), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 320730?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 320730 in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($107M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($65M) and Japan ($58M). World imports came to about $639M, 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 320730 structured?
HS code 320730 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 320730?
In Brazil, HS code 320730 is NCM 3207.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.