Product classification

HS code for TiO2 blend: 3206.19

Colouring matter, pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry weight.

Classification of tiO2 blend under HS 3206.19

The classification of titanium dioxide-based preparations under HS code 3206.19 is primarily determined by the concentration of the active pigment relative to the total dry weight of the preparation. According to the Chapter 32 notes of the Harmonized System, pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide are classified here if they are not chemically defined compounds. Specifically, subheading 3206.19 is reserved for those products where the titanium dioxide content is strictly less than 80% by weight. These preparations often include a variety of other substances such as extenders, fillers, or other coloring matters. For instance, a blend might contain 60% TiO2 and 40% calcium carbonate or barium sulfate to achieve specific opacity or cost-efficiency targets. The classification process requires a laboratory analysis or a detailed technical data sheet to confirm the dry weight percentage. This code is essential for the global trade of masterbatches and pigment concentrates used in the manufacturing of plastics, paints, and industrial coatings where a pre-mixed solution is preferred over pure pigmentary TiO2. The presence of additives like surface-active agents or stabilizers does not change the classification as long as the TiO2 threshold is maintained below the 80% limit.

Covers
  • Titanium dioxide masterbatches with high filler content
  • Pigment preparations containing 75% TiO2 and 25% additives
  • Blended white pigments for the paper industry
  • Liquid dispersions of TiO2 with low solids content
  • Coloring matter based on TiO2 mixed with other inorganic pigments
Also under 3206.19
  • Huntsman TIOXIDE R-FC5
  • Kronos 1000
  • Lomon Billions BLR-895 (if blended)
  • Various generic blended white pigments

Codes often confused with 3206.19

Common mistake. The most frequent error is confusing this code with HS code 3206.11. The distinction rests entirely on the 80% weight threshold. If a product contains 80% or more TiO2, it must be moved to 3206.11. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use HS code 2823.00, which is reserved for chemically pure titanium oxides. If the product is a preparation (containing additives for pigmentary purposes), Chapter 28 is incorrect. Another common error involves HS code 3824, which covers general chemical mixtures; however, because 3206 is more specific to coloring matter, it takes precedence under GRI 3(a).

3206.11Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter2823.00Titanium oxides38.24Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included32.06Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined

Top exporters and importers of HS 320619 (the code used for tiO2 blend), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 320619 (the code used for tiO2 blend) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.6% 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 320619, not only tiO2 blend.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $265M
  2. 2 France $157M
  3. 3 Belgium $140M

World total: $1.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $162M
  2. 2 Belgium $135M
  3. 3 France $117M

World total: $1.7B 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 tiO2 blend

Brazil splits HS 3206.19 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 3206.19.10Titanium dioxide-coated mica pigment
  • 3206.19.90Other titanium dioxide colourants, under 80%

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about tiO2 blend

What is the HS code for TiO2 blend?

The HS code for TiO2 blend is 320619 (Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry weight). The HS code for a TiO2 blend containing less than 80% titanium dioxide by weight is 3206.19.

How do I classify TiO2 blend for customs?

TiO2 blend is classified under HS code 320619 — Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry weight. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include liquid dispersions?

Yes, provided that the titanium dioxide content, when calculated on the dry matter, remains below the 80% threshold.

Which countries are the top exporters of tiO2 blend (HS 320619)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 320619 (the code used for tiO2 blend) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($265M, 16% of world exports), France ($157M) and Belgium ($140M). World exports came to about $1.7B, 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 tiO2 blend (HS 320619)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 320619 (the code used for tiO2 blend) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($162M, 9.6% of world imports), Belgium ($135M) and France ($117M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 TiO2 blend the same in all countries?

The base HS code 320619 for TiO2 blend 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 tiO2 blend in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 320619 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for tiO2 blend depends on the product's details: 3206.19.10 (Titanium dioxide-coated mica pigment), 3206.19.90 (Other titanium dioxide colourants, under 80%).