Product classification
HS code for Prepared pigment: 3207.10
Pigments, prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations.
Classification of prepared pigment under HS 3207.10
HS code 3207.10 is designated for prepared pigments, prepared opacifiers, and prepared colors. These materials are distinct from standard pigments because they are specifically formulated for use in the ceramic, enamelling, or glass industries. Classification under this code requires the product to be a complex mixture of substances, often including metal oxides and fluxing agents, which are intended to be fired at high temperatures to produce a specific aesthetic or functional finish. Unlike general-purpose pigments in heading 3206, these preparations are often vitrifiable. The classification is guided by the Explanatory Notes to Chapter 32, which emphasize that these products must be in a form ready for use in the specified industries, such as powders, granules, or suspensions in a medium. This heading ensures that industrial-grade coloring agents are separated from retail paints and dyes.
- Covers
- Ceramic pigments (stains)
- Vitrifiable enamels and glazes
- Glass colors for decorative applications
- Engobes (slips) used for coating ceramics
- 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. Prepared pigments are often misclassified under 3204 (synthetic organic coloring matter) or 3206 (other coloring matter). The key difference is the intended application and the chemical composition; 3207.10 is strictly for preparations used in high-heat industrial processes like ceramics. Furthermore, finished paints or varnishes are classified under 3208 or 3209, not 3207.
Top exporters and importers of HS 320710 (the code used for prepared pigment), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 320710 (the code used for prepared 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 prepared 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 prepared 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 prepared pigment
What is the HS code for Prepared pigment?
The HS code for Prepared pigment is 320710 (Pigments; prepared pigments, opacifiers, colours and similar preparations). The HS code for prepared pigments, opacifiers, and colors used in ceramics or glass is 3207.10.
How do I classify Prepared pigment for customs?
Prepared 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 include artist oil paints?
No, artist colors are classified under HS code 3213, as they are prepared for retail sale for non-industrial use.
Which countries are the top exporters of prepared pigment (HS 320710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 320710 (the code used for prepared 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 prepared pigment (HS 320710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 320710 (the code used for prepared 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 Prepared pigment the same in all countries?
The base HS code 320710 for Prepared 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 prepared pigment in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 320710 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for prepared 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).