HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3210.00 – Paints and varnishes; (including enamels, lacquers and distempers), prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather
HS code 3210.00 is the 6-digit subheading for paints and varnishes, (including enamels, lacquers and distempers), prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather. It is used for traditional distemper paints, water-based leather dyes, leather topcoats, leather edge paints and prepared water pigments for leather.
What HS 3210.00 covers
This HS code is a broad category encompassing various paints and varnishes, including enamels, lacquers, and distempers, that are not specifically covered by headings 3208 or 3209. It notably includes prepared water pigments used for finishing leather, highlighting its relevance to specialized industries. These products are traded internationally for a range of applications, from traditional decorative finishes to specific industrial uses, particularly in the leather goods sector. Importers include tanneries, leather product manufacturers, craft suppliers, and specialized construction firms. Exporters are chemical companies and manufacturers of finishing products. Trade often involves understanding the specific application and performance requirements for these diverse coatings.
- Covers
- Traditional distemper paints
- Water-based leather dyes
- Leather topcoats
- Leather edge paints
- Prepared water pigments for leather
- Specialized lacquers
- Enamels for specific applications
- Chalk paints
- Examples
- Fiebings Leather Dye
- Angelus Leather Paint
- Tarrago Leather Dye
- Saphir Renovating Cream
- Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
Codes often confused with 3210.00
Common mistake. Can be confused with other paint codes like 3208 or 3209 if the specific application or composition isn't carefully considered, especially for general-purpose enamels or lacquers.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 321000, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 321000 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% 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 $128M 15% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $92M 11% of world exports
- 3 United States $70M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $868M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $138M 15% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $48M 5.1% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $46M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $932M 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 3210.00 3
Brazil splits HS 3210.00 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3210.00.10 Other paints, including distempersTintas
- 3210.00.20 Other varnishes, including lacquersVernizes
- 3210.00.30 Prepared water pigments for finishing leatherPigmentos a água preparados, do tipo utilizado para acabamento de couros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 32.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3210.00
What is HS code 321000?
HS code 321000 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paints and varnishes; (including enamels, lacquers and distempers), prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather. This HS code is a broad category encompassing various paints and varnishes, including enamels, lacquers, and distempers, that are not specifically covered by headings 3208 or 3209. It notably includes prepared water pigments used for finishing leather, highlighting its relevance to specialized industries. These products are traded internationally for a range of applications, from traditional decorative finishes to specific industrial uses, particularly in the leather goods sector. Importers include tanneries, leather product manufacturers, craft suppliers, and specialized construction firms. Exporters are chemical companies and manufacturers of finishing products. Trade often involves understanding the specific application and performance requirements for these diverse coatings.
What products fall under HS code 321000?
Traditional distemper paints, water-based leather dyes, leather topcoats, leather edge paints, prepared water pigments for leather, specialized lacquers, enamels for specific applications, chalk paints
What are common misclassifications for HS code 321000?
Can be confused with other paint codes like 3208 or 3209 if the specific application or composition isn't carefully considered, especially for general-purpose enamels or lacquers.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 321000?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 321000 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($128M, 15% of world exports), the Netherlands ($92M) and the United States ($70M). World exports came to about $868M, 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 321000?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 321000 in UN Comtrade data were China ($138M, 15% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($48M) and Türkiye ($46M). World imports came to about $932M, 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 321000 structured?
HS code 321000 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (32) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 321000?
Brazil splits HS code 321000 into 3 NCM codes: 3210.00.10 (Other paints, including distempers), 3210.00.20 (Other varnishes, including lacquers), 3210.00.30 (Prepared water pigments for finishing leather). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.