Product classification
HS code for Artist paint set: 3213.10
Colours, in sets, of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters.
Classification of artist paint set under HS 3213.10
The classification of artist paint sets under HS code 3213.10 is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), specifically GRI 3(b) regarding goods put up in sets for retail sale. Heading 3213 covers colors in various forms used by artists, students, or signboard painters. Subheading 3213.10 is explicitly reserved for these colors when they are presented in sets. To qualify for this code, the set must contain multiple colors and is often accompanied by accessories such as brushes, palettes, or mixing trays, provided the primary character of the set is the paint itself. The paints may be in the form of cakes, tablets, pastes, tubes, jars, or pans. This classification applies regardless of the medium, whether it be oil-based, water-based, or acrylic, as long as the packaging is intended for the end-user rather than industrial application.
- Covers
- Watercolor paint sets in pans or tubes
- Oil color sets for professional artists
- Acrylic paint starter kits for students
- Gouache paint sets
- Tempera paint sets in plastic or metal containers
- Signboard painter color sets
- Also under 3213.10
- 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. Individual tubes or jars of paint are often misclassified under 3213.10, but they should actually be under 3213.90. Additionally, sets of drawing instruments like colored pencils or crayons are classified under 9609.10 or 9609.90, respectively. Felt-tip markers and pens in sets are classified under 9608.20. It is crucial to distinguish between a set of paints and a set of markers or pencils, as the material composition and heading requirements differ significantly.
Top exporters and importers of HS 321310 (the code used for artist paint set), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 321310 (the code used for artist paint set) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 321310, not only artist paint set.
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 artist paint set
Brazil classifies artist paint set under NCM 3213.10.00: HS 3213.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about artist paint set
What is the HS code for Artist paint set?
The HS code for Artist paint set is 321310 (Colours; in sets, of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters). The HS code for artist paint sets is 3213.10, which specifically covers colors in sets of a kind used by artists, students, or signboard painters.
How do I classify Artist paint set for customs?
Artist paint set is classified under HS code 321310 — Colours; in sets, of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the brushes found inside the set?
Yes, if the brushes are part of a retail set where the paints are the essential character, the entire set is classified under 3213.10 according to GRI 3(b).
Which countries are the top exporters of artist paint set (HS 321310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 321310 (the code used for artist paint set) 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 artist paint set (HS 321310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 321310 (the code used for artist paint set) 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.
Is the HS code for Artist paint set the same in all countries?
The base HS code 321310 for Artist paint set is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for artist paint set in Brazil?
In Brazil, artist paint set (HS 321310) is classified under NCM 3213.10.00.