About HS Code 321390
This HS code covers individual colors (not in sets) specifically prepared for artists, students, or signboard painters. These products are typically sold as single tubes, pots, or bottles, offering specific hues, lightfastness, and working properties tailored for artistic expression and professional use. They often represent higher-grade pigments and binders compared to general-purpose paints. Importers are art supply stores, professional artists, and specialized craft retailers. Exporters are manufacturers of fine art materials. Trade in these individual colors is driven by demand for specific shades, professional quality, and specialized artistic techniques.
Products Under This Code
Individual tubes of oil paint, single pots of acrylic ink, large bottles of artist's acrylic paint, individual pans of watercolor, professional gouache, signboard enamel, textile paints, ceramic paints
Real World Examples
Golden Heavy Body Acrylics, Sennelier Oil Paints, Daniel Smith Watercolors, Liquitex Professional Acrylic Ink, Winsor & Newton Professional Water Colour
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 321310 if the distinction between individual items and sets is not clear, or with industrial paints (e.g., 3208, 3209) if the 'artist/student' intent is not obvious.
Products Classified Under 3213.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, European Union countries, and China are significant players in the trade of these individual art and craft colors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 321390?
HS code 321390 covers: Colours; (other than in sets), of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters. This HS code covers individual colors (not in sets) specifically prepared for artists, students, or signboard painters. These products are typically sold as single tubes, pots, or bottles, offering specific hues, lightfastness, and working properties tailored for artistic expression and professional use. They often represent higher-grade pigments and binders compared to general-purpose paints. Importers are art supply stores, professional artists, and specialized craft retailers. Exporters are manufacturers of fine art materials. Trade in these individual colors is driven by demand for specific shades, professional quality, and specialized artistic techniques.
What products fall under HS code 321390?
Individual tubes of oil paint, single pots of acrylic ink, large bottles of artist's acrylic paint, individual pans of watercolor, professional gouache, signboard enamel, textile paints, ceramic paints
What are common misclassifications for HS code 321390?
Can be confused with 321310 if the distinction between individual items and sets is not clear, or with industrial paints (e.g., 3208, 3209) if the 'artist/student' intent is not obvious.
How is HS code 321390 structured?
HS code 321390 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.