HS code 3212.90: Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous 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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Key facts
- HS code
- 3212.90
- Covers
- Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous 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
- Edition
- HS2022
- Duty in the United States
- See its 2 lines
Summary
HS code 3212.90 covers pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous 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, other than those classified in 3212.10. It sits in heading 32.12 (pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous 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) 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). Other goods of heading 32.12 are classified under 3212.10 (stamping foils). National tariff lines under 3212.90 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS code 3212.90 covers pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous 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, other than those classified in 3212.10.
The legal text of the subheading is “Other”, in HS2022.
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of heading 32.12 are classified under 3212.10 (stamping foils).
- 3212.10Stamping foils
How it is structured
3212.90 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 32, are the chapter; the first four, 3212, are heading 32.12; the last two, 90, identify the subheading within the heading.
Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines.
- Subheading 3212.90
- Other
In other countries
National tariff lines under 3212.90 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States2 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 3212.90 cover?
HS code 3212.90 covers pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous 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, other than those classified in 3212.10.
Which heading and chapter is HS code 3212.90 in?
HS code 3212.90 is in heading 32.12 (pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous 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) 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).
Where are goods of heading 32.12 classified when 3212.90 doesn’t fit?
Other goods of heading 32.12 are classified under 3212.10 (stamping foils).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 3212.90?
National tariff lines under 3212.90 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.