Germany HS Code

HS Code 3212900000: Pigments, incl. metallic powders and flakes, dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints; colorants and other colouring matter, n.e.s. put up for retail sale in Germany

Q: Is HS code 3212900000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 3212900000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Germany under CN / TARIC / EZT and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Germany use to classify HS code 3212900000?

Germany classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT; locally Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), which extends HS codes to 11 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 3212900000 in Germany?

The official source is https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 3212900000 in Germany

Under Germany's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), HS Code 3212900000 is classified as Pigments, incl. metallic powders and flakes, dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints; colorants and other colouring matter, n.e.s. put up for retail sale. Germany's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 11 digits with national subdivisions. 3212900000 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks, Heading 3212: Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in nonaqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale.

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Classification Path of HS Code 3212900000 in Germany

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 32

Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks

HS Code 3212

Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in nonaqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale

HS Code 3212900000

Pigments, incl. metallic powders and flakes, dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints; colorants and other colouring matter, n.e.s. put up for retail sale

Germany Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

In Germany, HS 3212900000 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)) — a 11-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

Local name Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)

Digits 11

Official source https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html

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Top Germany import Product Under HS Code 3212

1 321290: Other $125.6M 2 321210: Stamping foils $33.8M

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Top Germany export Product Under HS Code 3212

1 321290: Other $320.1M 2 321210: Stamping foils $144.9M

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Related HS Code to Germany Other Metallic Paint Pigments (3212900000)

HS Code 32129000

Dyes;put up for retail sale;as powder;colours;prepared;for dyeing;inks;blue;pigments;whitening;sprays;beetroot;turmeric

HS Code 321210

HS Code 320110

Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives : Quebracho extract

HS Code 320120

Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives : Wattle extract

HS Code 320190

Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives : Other

HS Code 320210

Synthetic organic tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pretanning : Synthetic organic tanning substances

HS Code 320290

Synthetic organic tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pretanning : Other

HS Code 320300

Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin

HS Code 320411

Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined : Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter : Disperse dyes and preparations based thereon

HS Code 320412

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 3212900000 in Germany?

HS code 3212900000 covers Pigments, incl. metallic powders and flakes, dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints; colorants and other colouring matter, n.e.s. put up for retail sale in Germany. It sits in Chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks), Heading 3212 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under CN / TARIC / EZT.

Is HS code 3212900000 the same across all countries?

What system does Germany use to classify HS code 3212900000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 3212900000 in Germany?