HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3213.10 – Colours; in sets, of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters
HS code 3213.10 is the 6-digit subheading for colours, in sets, of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters. It is used for watercolor paint sets, acrylic paint sets, oil paint sets, gouache sets and tempera paint sets.
What HS 3213.10 covers
This HS code covers sets of colors specifically prepared and packaged for artists, students, or signboard painters. These retail-oriented products typically include multiple tubes, pans, or bottles of various hues, often accompanied by brushes or other accessories, designed for creative and educational purposes. The key differentiator is the 'set' format and the intended user group, which drives demand in the art and craft market. Importers are art supply stores, educational institutions, and craft retailers. Exporters are manufacturers of art materials. Trade focuses on product variety, quality, and appeal to different skill levels, from beginners to professionals.
- Covers
- Watercolor paint sets
- Acrylic paint sets
- Oil paint sets
- Gouache sets
- Tempera paint sets
- Poster paint sets
- Fabric paint sets
- Drawing ink sets
- Examples
- Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Set
- Liquitex Basics Acrylic Set
- Faber-Castell Art & Graphic Set
- Reeves Acrylic Paint Set
- Crayola Washable Paint Set
Codes often confused with 3213.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with individual colors in 321390 if not clearly packaged as a set, or with industrial paints if the 'artist/student' use is not evident.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 321310, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 321310 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 China $236M 46% of world exports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $54M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $32M 6.3% of world exports
World total: $515M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $65M 13% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$63M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $44M 9.0% of world imports
World total: $487M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 3213.10
Brazil does not split HS 3213.10: its NCM code is 3213.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 32.13 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3213.10
What is HS code 321310?
HS code 321310 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Colours; in sets, of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters. This HS code covers sets of colors specifically prepared and packaged for artists, students, or signboard painters. These retail-oriented products typically include multiple tubes, pans, or bottles of various hues, often accompanied by brushes or other accessories, designed for creative and educational purposes. The key differentiator is the 'set' format and the intended user group, which drives demand in the art and craft market. Importers are art supply stores, educational institutions, and craft retailers. Exporters are manufacturers of art materials. Trade focuses on product variety, quality, and appeal to different skill levels, from beginners to professionals.
What products fall under HS code 321310?
Watercolor paint sets, acrylic paint sets, oil paint sets, gouache sets, tempera paint sets, poster paint sets, fabric paint sets, drawing ink sets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 321310?
Can be confused with individual colors in 321390 if not clearly packaged as a set, or with industrial paints if the 'artist/student' use is not evident.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 321310?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 321310 in UN Comtrade data were China ($236M, 46% of world exports), Saudi Arabia ($54M) and Germany ($32M). World exports came to about $515M, 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 321310?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 321310 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($65M, 13% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $63M) and Germany ($44M). World imports came to about $487M, 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 321310 structured?
HS code 321310 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (32) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) 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 321310?
In Brazil, HS code 321310 is NCM 3213.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.