HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 3215.19 – Ink; for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid

HS code 3215.19 is the 6-digit subheading for ink, for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid. It is used for cyan offset printing ink, magenta flexographic ink, yellow gravure ink, red inkjet cartridge ink and blue toner powder.

What HS 3215.19 covers

This category encompasses all non-black printing inks, including a vast spectrum of colors, metallics, and specialty inks, whether in liquid, concentrated, or solid forms. These inks are vital for industries requiring vibrant, precise, or unique color reproduction, such as packaging, advertising, textiles, and fine art printing. Importers include commercial printers, textile manufacturers, packaging companies, and specialized printing service providers. Exporters are typically chemical companies and ink manufacturers that produce a diverse palette of formulations. Key trade considerations involve color accuracy (e.g., Pantone matching), substrate compatibility, durability (e.g., fade resistance, scratch resistance), and environmental regulations. The demand for specialty inks, such as those with security features, conductive properties, or unique visual effects, also drives significant international trade within this classification.

Covers
  • Cyan offset printing ink
  • Magenta flexographic ink
  • Yellow gravure ink
  • Red inkjet cartridge ink
  • Blue toner powder
  • Green screen printing ink
  • Metallic gold ink
  • Fluorescent pink ink
Examples
  • Pantone Matching System Inks
  • Fujifilm Sericol UV Ink
  • Sun Chemical SunLit Diamond
  • Toyo Ink Aqua Liona
  • HP 61 Color Ink Cartridge

Codes often confused with 3215.19

Common mistake. This code is distinct from 321511 which covers black printing inks, and care must be taken not to classify writing or drawing inks (321590) here, even if they are colored.

3215.11Ink; for printing, black, whether or not concentrated or solid3215.90Ink; writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solid

Top exporters and importers of HS code 321519, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 321519 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 7.9% 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. 1 Germany $715M
  2. 2 Switzerland $555M
  3. 3 Japan $467M

World total: $5.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $462M
  2. 2 United States $448M
  3. 3 France $334M

World total: $5.9B 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 3215.19

Brazil does not split HS 3215.19: its NCM code is 3215.19.00.

  1. 3215.19.00 Printing ink other than blackOutras

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 32.15 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 3215.19

What is HS code 321519?

HS code 321519 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ink; for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid. This category encompasses all non-black printing inks, including a vast spectrum of colors, metallics, and specialty inks, whether in liquid, concentrated, or solid forms. These inks are vital for industries requiring vibrant, precise, or unique color reproduction, such as packaging, advertising, textiles, and fine art printing. Importers include commercial printers, textile manufacturers, packaging companies, and specialized printing service providers. Exporters are typically chemical companies and ink manufacturers that produce a diverse palette of formulations. Key trade considerations involve color accuracy (e.g., Pantone matching), substrate compatibility, durability (e.g., fade resistance, scratch resistance), and environmental regulations. The demand for specialty inks, such as those with security features, conductive properties, or unique visual effects, also drives significant international trade within this classification.

What products fall under HS code 321519?

Cyan offset printing ink, Magenta flexographic ink, Yellow gravure ink, Red inkjet cartridge ink, Blue toner powder, Green screen printing ink, Metallic gold ink, Fluorescent pink ink

What are common misclassifications for HS code 321519?

This code is distinct from 321511 which covers black printing inks, and care must be taken not to classify writing or drawing inks (321590) here, even if they are colored.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 321519?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 321519 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($715M, 13% of world exports), Switzerland ($555M) and Japan ($467M). World exports came to about $5.4B, 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 321519?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 321519 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($462M, 7.9% of world imports), the United States ($448M) and France ($334M). World imports came to about $5.9B, 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 321519 structured?

HS code 321519 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (32) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (15) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 321519?

In Brazil, HS code 321519 is NCM 3215.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.