Product classification
HS code for TiO2 pigment: 3206.11
Colouring matter, pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter.
Classification of tiO2 pigment under HS 3206.11
HS code 3206.11 is designated for high-purity pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide where the TiO2 content is 80% or more by weight, calculated on the dry matter. Titanium dioxide is the most widely used white pigment in the world, valued for its exceptional brightness and high refractive index. For classification under this subheading, the product must be intended for use as a pigment. This means it has been processed to achieve specific particle sizes and may have undergone surface treatments with compounds like aluminum or silicon to enhance its weather resistance, dispersibility, or opacity. The 80% rule is a strict quantitative limit; even a preparation with 79.9% TiO2 would technically fall under a different subheading. This classification covers both the rutile and anatase crystalline forms of titanium dioxide, provided they meet the concentration requirements. It is used extensively in the production of high-quality paints, coatings, plastics, and decorative laminates where maximum whitening power is required. The determination of the weight percentage must exclude any water or volatile matter, focusing solely on the dry substance of the preparation.
- Covers
- Rutile-type titanium dioxide pigments (80%+ purity)
- Anatase-type titanium dioxide pigments (80%+ purity)
- Surface-treated TiO2 for automotive coatings
- High-concentrate TiO2 pigmentary preparations
- White pigment powders for high-grade plastics
- Also under 3206.11
- Chemours Ti-Pure
- Tronox CR-828
- Venator TIOXIDE
- Kronos 2310
- Lomon Billions BLR-699
Codes often confused with 3206.11
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 2823.00, which covers titanium oxides that are chemically defined and not prepared as pigments. If the TiO2 has been surface-treated or mixed with other substances for use as a coloring agent, it belongs in 3206.11. Another error is using 3206.19 for high-purity pigments; 3206.19 is strictly for preparations with less than 80% TiO2. Furthermore, some specialized coatings might be confused with 3208 or 3209 (paints and varnishes), but if the product is a raw pigment preparation rather than a finished coating, 3206.11 is the correct choice.
Top exporters and importers of HS 320611 (the code used for tiO2 pigment), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 320611 (the code used for tiO2 pigment) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 10% 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 320611, not only tiO2 pigment.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.6B 45% of world exports
- 2 United States $873M 11% of world exports
- 3 Germany $684M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $7.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $902M 10% of world imports
- 2 United States $510M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 Germany $459M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $8.6B 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 pigment
Brazil splits HS 3206.11 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3206.11.10Rutile titanium dioxide pigments, 80% or more
- 3206.11.20Other titanium dioxide pigments, 80% or more
- 3206.11.30Titanium dioxide preparations, 80% or more
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tiO2 pigment
What is the HS code for TiO2 pigment?
The HS code for TiO2 pigment is 320611 (Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter). The HS code for titanium dioxide pigment with a concentration of 80% or more is 3206.11.
How do I classify TiO2 pigment for customs?
TiO2 pigment is classified under HS code 320611 — Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 3206.11 and 2823.00?
HS code 2823.00 is for chemically pure titanium oxide, while 3206.11 is for titanium dioxide that has been prepared or treated for use as a pigment.
Which countries are the top exporters of tiO2 pigment (HS 320611)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 320611 (the code used for tiO2 pigment) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.6B, 45% of world exports), the United States ($873M) and Germany ($684M). World exports came to about $7.9B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of tiO2 pigment (HS 320611)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 320611 (the code used for tiO2 pigment) in UN Comtrade data were India ($902M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($510M) and Germany ($459M). World imports came to about $8.6B, 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 pigment the same in all countries?
The base HS code 320611 for TiO2 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 tiO2 pigment in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 320611 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for tiO2 pigment depends on the product's details: 3206.11.10 (Rutile titanium dioxide pigments, 80% or more), 3206.11.20 (Other titanium dioxide pigments, 80% or more), 3206.11.30 (Titanium dioxide preparations, 80% or more).