About HS Code 321290
This broad HS code covers a vast array of prepared pigments used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, inks, plastics, and other coloring applications, explicitly excluding those for stamping foils. These pigments undergo processing to ensure optimal dispersion, color strength, lightfastness, and chemical resistance, making them suitable for diverse industrial and consumer products. Importers are manufacturers across numerous sectors, including paint, plastics, textiles, cosmetics, and printing. Exporters are major chemical and pigment companies globally. International trade in these pigments is driven by demand for specific colors, performance characteristics, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
Products Under This Code
Titanium dioxide pigments, iron oxide pigments, carbon black pigments, phthalocyanine pigments, organic red pigments, pearlescent pigments, fluorescent pigments, automotive grade pigments, effect pigments
Real World Examples
DuPont Ti-Pure, BASF Paliogen, Clariant Hostaperm, Lanxess Bayferrox, Cabot Carbon Black
Common Misclassification
This is a residual category for pigments, so it's crucial to distinguish from 3206 (inorganic/organic coloring matter) if they are not 'prepared' or specifically for paints, or from 321210 if not for stamping foils.
Products Classified Under 3212.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China, Germany, and the USA are dominant in both the import and export of these widely used industrial pigments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 321290?
HS code 321290 covers: Pigments; of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils. This broad HS code covers a vast array of prepared pigments used in the manufacture of paints, varnishes, inks, plastics, and other coloring applications, explicitly excluding those for stamping foils. These pigments undergo processing to ensure optimal dispersion, color strength, lightfastness, and chemical resistance, making them suitable for diverse industrial and consumer products. Importers are manufacturers across numerous sectors, including paint, plastics, textiles, cosmetics, and printing. Exporters are major chemical and pigment companies globally. International trade in these pigments is driven by demand for specific colors, performance characteristics, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
What products fall under HS code 321290?
Titanium dioxide pigments, iron oxide pigments, carbon black pigments, phthalocyanine pigments, organic red pigments, pearlescent pigments, fluorescent pigments, automotive grade pigments, effect pigments
What are common misclassifications for HS code 321290?
This is a residual category for pigments, so it's crucial to distinguish from 3206 (inorganic/organic coloring matter) if they are not 'prepared' or specifically for paints, or from 321210 if not for stamping foils.
How is HS code 321290 structured?
HS code 321290 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (32) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.