3212.90.00
Other
This code covers pigments, metallic powders, and flakes dispersed in nonaqueous media, used in manufacturing paints, stamping foils, and coloring matter. Use this code for these pigment preparations, keeping in mind duties are generally 3.10% but can be free for eligible trade partners.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3212.90.00
This section covers organic pigments, dyes, and other coloring matter, as well as paints and varnishes. Code 3212.90.00 specifically refers to pigments—including metallic powders and flakes—dispersed in nonaqueous media, like liquids or pastes, used in manufacturing paints, stamping foils, or as coloring matter put up for retail sale, beyond those specifically classified elsewhere. This code has two statistical suffixes: 3212.90.00.10 for metallic aluminum pigments and 3212.90.00.50 for all other pigments of this type, so choose the suffix that best describes the specific pigment composition.
| Chapter | Chapter 32 - Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and mastics |
| Section | Section VI - Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries |
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Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
3.10%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 3212.90.00 and its subdivisions (3212.90.00.10 & 3212.90.00.50) is 3.10%, applicable to imports from countries without a specified preferential trade agreement. However, special rates of Free apply to goods originating from A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, and SG, provided they meet the requirements of eligible FTA or preference programs. All imports under this code and its subdivisions must be reported in kilograms (kg). No Section information is specified.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 25%
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Code subdivisions
3212.90.00.10
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 coloring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale: > Other > Metallic aluminum pigments
3212.90.00.50
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 coloring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale: > Other > Other
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