Product classification
HS code for Titanium dioxide 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 titanium dioxide pigment under HS 3206.11
Titanium dioxide pigment is classified under HS code 3206.11. This classification applies to pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide that contain 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter. Unlike the pure chemical form, these pigments are often surface-treated with inorganic or organic substances (such as alumina, silica, or compounds of zinc) to enhance their weather resistance, brightness, and dispersibility in various media like paints, plastics, and inks. The classification follows Note 3 to Chapter 32, which includes preparations of the kind used for coloring any material or used as ingredients in the manufacture of coloring preparations. The high concentration of TiO2 makes 3206.11 the standard code for the majority of commercial-grade white pigments used in industrial applications globally.
- Covers
- Rutile pigment (>80% TiO2)
- Anatase pigment (>80% TiO2)
- Surface-treated titanium dioxide pigments
- High-concentration white pigment dispersions
- Titanium dioxide based coloring matter for paints
- 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 frequent error is classifying these pigments under HS code 2823.00. While 2823.00 covers the pure oxide, any titanium dioxide intended for use as a pigment or that has undergone surface treatment is directed to 3206.11 by the Chapter 32 notes. Another misclassification is 3206.19, which is only for preparations with less than 80% titanium dioxide. Accurate weight-based documentation is required to justify the use of 3206.11 over 3206.19.
Top exporters and importers of HS 320611 (the code used for titanium dioxide pigment), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 320611 (the code used for titanium dioxide 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 titanium dioxide 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 titanium dioxide 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 titanium dioxide pigment
What is the HS code for Titanium dioxide pigment?
The HS code for Titanium dioxide 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 containing 80% or more TiO2 is 3206.11.
How do I classify Titanium dioxide pigment for customs?
Titanium dioxide 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.
Does surface treatment change the HS code?
No, surface treatment is common for pigments in 3206.11 and does not move the product back to the chemical heading 2823.00 as long as it is prepared for pigment use.
Which countries are the top exporters of titanium dioxide pigment (HS 320611)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 320611 (the code used for titanium dioxide 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 titanium dioxide pigment (HS 320611)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 320611 (the code used for titanium dioxide 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 Titanium dioxide pigment the same in all countries?
The base HS code 320611 for Titanium dioxide 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 titanium dioxide pigment in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 320611 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for titanium dioxide 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).