HS Code for Ultramarine pigment

Ultramarine pigment is classified under HS code 3206.41. This code is situated within Chapter 32, which covers tanning or dyeing extracts, tannins and their derivatives, dyes, pigments, and other coloring matter. Specifically, heading 3206 applies to other coloring matter and preparations. Ultramarine is a complex sulfur-containing silicate of sodium and aluminum, and because it is an inorganic pigment, it falls under this specific subheading. The classification covers ultramarine in its raw pigment form as well as preparations based on ultramarine, provided they are not specifically covered by another heading. This pigment is widely used in paints, plastics, and laundry products (as a bluing agent) due to its distinct blue, violet, or pink hues and its stability against light and heat.

Products Included

• Synthetic ultramarine blue pigment powder
• Ultramarine violet and ultramarine pink pigments
• Laundry blue (bluing) based on ultramarine
• Masterbatches containing ultramarine for plastic coloring
• Ultramarine-based dispersions for industrial coatings

Common Misclassification

Ultramarine is often misclassified under HS code 3204, which is dedicated to synthetic organic coloring matter. Since ultramarine is an inorganic mineral-based pigment, it must be classified under 3206. Another common error is using HS code 2530 for mineral substances not elsewhere specified; however, once the mineral has been processed, purified, or chemically modified into a pigment, it moves from Chapter 25 to Chapter 32. Additionally, if the ultramarine is put up in forms or packings for retail sale as an artist's color, it should be classified under 3213.

FAQ

What is the HS code for ultramarine pigment?

The specific HS code for ultramarine and preparations based on it is 3206.41.

Is laundry blue always classified here?

If the laundry blue is based on ultramarine, it falls under 3206.41. If it is based on other substances, it may fall under different subheadings of 3206 or 3809.