Product classification
HS code for Ultramarine pigment: 3206.41
Colouring matter, ultramarine and preparations based thereon.
Classification of ultramarine pigment under HS 3206.41
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 3206.41
- Winsor & Newton Ultramarine Blue
- Sennelier Ultramarine Deep
- BASF Ultramarine Pigments
- Shepherd Color Ultramarine
- Kremer Pigmente Ultramarine
Codes often confused with 3206.41
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 320641 (the code used for ultramarine pigment), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 320641 (the code used for ultramarine pigment) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% 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 320641, not only ultramarine pigment.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $40M 22% of world exports
- 2 Spain $35M 19% of world exports
- 3 France $27M 14% of world exports
World total: $186M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $28M 13% of world imports
- 2 Spain $26M 13% of world imports
- 3 United States $24M 12% of world imports
World total: $206M 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 code for ultramarine pigment
Brazil classifies ultramarine pigment under NCM 3206.41.00: HS 3206.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ultramarine pigment
What is the HS code for Ultramarine pigment?
The HS code for Ultramarine pigment is 320641 (Colouring matter; ultramarine and preparations based thereon). The specific HS code for ultramarine and preparations based on it is 3206.41.
How do I classify Ultramarine pigment for customs?
Ultramarine pigment is classified under HS code 320641 — Colouring matter; ultramarine and preparations based thereon. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of ultramarine pigment (HS 320641)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 320641 (the code used for ultramarine pigment) in UN Comtrade data were India ($40M, 22% of world exports), Spain ($35M) and France ($27M). World exports came to about $186M, 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 ultramarine pigment (HS 320641)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 320641 (the code used for ultramarine pigment) in UN Comtrade data were China ($28M, 13% of world imports), Spain ($26M) and the United States ($24M). World imports came to about $206M, 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 Ultramarine pigment the same in all countries?
The base HS code 320641 for Ultramarine 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 ultramarine pigment in Brazil?
In Brazil, ultramarine pigment (HS 320641) is classified under NCM 3206.41.00.