HS Code 321290: Pigments; of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils

Q: Is HS code 321290 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 321290 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 321290 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 321290?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 321290.

What is HS Code 321290

HS Code 321290 covers Pigments; of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · 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 (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 321290 Pigments; of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils Cover?

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 (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale

HS Code 321290

Pigments; of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils

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What HS Codes for Dyes, Paints and Inks Do Not Cover

Chapter 32 covers tanning extracts, dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty, and inks. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Cosmetic colorants and makeup

Chapter 33

Inorganic chemicals as such

Chapter 28

Plastics colored in the mass

Chapter 39

Artist-grade pigments sold as art supplies

may shift to Chapter 96

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Other Metallic Paint Pigments HS 321290

India

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Mexico

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United States of America

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Viet Nam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 321290?

HS code 321290 covers Pigments; of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, other than stamping foils under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to 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, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 321290 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 321290 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 321290?