Product classification
HS code for Ceramic pigment: 3207.10
Pigments, prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations.
Classification of ceramic pigment under HS 3207.10
Ceramic pigments are classified under HS code 3207.10, which falls within Chapter 32 of the Harmonized System. This chapter covers tanning or dyeing extracts, pigments, and other coloring matter. Heading 3207 specifically addresses prepared pigments, prepared opacifiers, and prepared colors of a kind used in the ceramic, enameling, or glass industries. These substances are distinct from basic chemical pigments because they are specially formulated to withstand the high temperatures of kiln firing. They often consist of mixtures of metal oxides and other chemicals that develop their final color only after being fired. The classification 3207.10 is designated for prepared pigments, opacifiers, and colors that are ready for use in the manufacturing process. This includes substances that are mixed with a carrier or flux to facilitate their application to ceramic bodies or glazes. The classification is based on the intended industrial application and the chemical preparation of the product, ensuring that these specialized industrial colorants are separated from general-purpose dyes or paints found elsewhere in Chapter 32.
- Covers
- Prepared ceramic stains and body colors
- Underglaze and overglaze colors
- Opacifiers used to make glazes opaque
- Vitrifiable enamels and glazes
- Engobes (clay slips used for coloring)
- Liquid lustres and similar preparations
- Also under 3207.10
- Clariant Hostatint
- BASF Luconyl
- Sun Chemical Sunbrite
- Ferro Ceramic Stains
- DIC Pigment Preparations
Codes often confused with 3207.10
Common mistake. Ceramic pigments are often misclassified under 3204 (synthetic organic coloring matter) or 3206 (other coloring matter). However, 3207 is the more specific heading for preparations used in the ceramic industry. Another common error is using 2530 for mineral substances; while pigments are derived from minerals, once they are chemically prepared or mixed for ceramic use, they must move to 3207. Confusing 3207.10 with 3207.40 (glass frit) is also common, though frit is a precursor to glaze rather than a pigment itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 320710 (the code used for ceramic pigment), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 320710 (the code used for ceramic pigment) in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 14% 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 320710, not only ceramic pigment.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $329M 35% of world exports
- 2 China $137M 14% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $100M 11% of world exports
World total: $947M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $136M 14% of world imports
- 2 Italy $59M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $52M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $963M 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 codes for ceramic pigment
Brazil splits HS 3207.10 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3207.10.20Inkjet pigment suspensions for ceramic decoration
- 3207.10.30Zirconium-based prepared pigments and opacifiers
- 3207.10.90Other prepared pigments, opacifiers and colours
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ceramic pigment
What is the HS code for Ceramic pigment?
The HS code for Ceramic pigment is 320710 (Pigments; prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations). The primary HS code for prepared ceramic pigments and opacifiers is 3207.10.
How do I classify Ceramic pigment for customs?
Ceramic pigment is classified under HS code 320710 — Pigments; prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include raw metal oxides?
No, raw metal oxides are generally classified in Chapter 28. HS code 3207.10 is reserved for prepared mixtures specifically formulated for ceramic or glass applications.
Which countries are the top exporters of ceramic pigment (HS 320710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 320710 (the code used for ceramic pigment) in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($329M, 35% of world exports), China ($137M) and the Netherlands ($100M). World exports came to about $947M, 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 ceramic pigment (HS 320710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 320710 (the code used for ceramic pigment) in UN Comtrade data were India ($136M, 14% of world imports), Italy ($59M) and Türkiye ($52M). World imports came to about $963M, 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 Ceramic pigment the same in all countries?
The base HS code 320710 for Ceramic pigment 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 ceramic pigment in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 320710 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for ceramic pigment depends on the product's details: 3207.10.20 (Inkjet pigment suspensions for ceramic decoration), 3207.10.30 (Zirconium-based prepared pigments and opacifiers), 3207.10.90 (Other prepared pigments, opacifiers and colours).