Chapter 3206 — Customs Tariff Headings

3206.20.00Pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds

3206.4Other colouring matter and other preparations:

3206.50.00Inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores

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Products classified under Tariff item 32.06

DuPont R-902 Titanium Dioxide Pigment

DuPont R-902 is a high-opacity rutile titanium dioxide pigment containing over 80% TiO2 by dry weight, used primarily in architectural coatings and industrial finishes. It qualifies under tariff item 3206.11.10 because it is a pigment preparation based on titanium dioxide, with the required TiO2 concentration, and is intended for use in Canadian manufacturing operations.

Huntsman TR-50 Titanium Dioxide Pigment

Huntsman TR-50 is a rutile titanium dioxide pigment containing over 80% TiO2, optimized for water-based paints and primers. It falls under tariff item 3206.11.10 as a pigment preparation based on titanium dioxide, meeting the 80% dry-weight threshold and intended for use in Canadian manufacturing of coatings.

Kronos 2310 Titanium Dioxide Powder

Kronos 2310 is a premium rutile TiO2 pigment with over 80% titanium dioxide content, optimized for emulsion paints and powder coatings. It is classified under tariff item 3206.11.10 because it is a titanium dioxide-based pigment preparation meeting the 80% dry-weight requirement and is used in Canadian manufacturing of paints and coatings.

Precheza P-3 Titanium Dioxide Grade

Precheza P-3 is a universal rutile TiO2 pigment with 80%+ titanium dioxide content for decorative coatings and plasters. It falls under tariff item 3206.11.10 as a titanium dioxide pigment preparation, meeting the 80% dry-weight threshold and intended for use in Canadian manufacturing of coating products.

Tronox R-KB-4 Titanium Dioxide Pigment

Tronox R-KB-4 is a high-strength rutile titanium dioxide pigment exceeding 80% TiO2 content, designed for interior and exterior emulsion paints. It is classified under tariff item 3206.11.10 as a titanium dioxide-based pigment preparation, meeting the 80% dry-weight requirement and used in Canadian manufacturing of paints.

Venator R-706 Titanium Dioxide Universal Pigment

Venator R-706 is a versatile rutile TiO2 pigment with 80%+ titanium dioxide content for multiple coating applications. It falls under tariff item 3206.11.10 as a titanium dioxide pigment preparation, meeting the 80% dry-weight threshold and intended for use in Canadian manufacturing of coatings and paints.

Aluminum-Coated Titanium Dioxide Flakes

Aluminum-coated titanium dioxide flakes are a metallic-effect pigment preparation based on titanium dioxide, used to create pearlescent finishes in automotive coatings. They fall under this tariff item as an inorganic pigment preparation based on TiO2, as provided for in Chapter Note 3, and are not excluded by the chapter's legal notes.

Anatase Titanium Dioxide Powder

Anatase titanium dioxide powder is an inorganic pigment based on titanium dioxide, used for whitening and opacifying paper and textiles. It qualifies under this tariff item as an 'other' TiO2 pigment preparation, per Chapter Note 3, and is not a separate chemically defined compound excluded by Chapter Note 1.

Blue-Tone Titanium Dioxide Pigment

Blue-tone titanium dioxide pigment is a TiO2-based preparation adjusted to produce neutral whites in emulsion paints. It falls under this tariff item as an 'other' TiO2 pigment preparation, since it is based on colouring matter and not excluded by Chapter Note 3.

Ceramic Grade Titanium Dioxide

Ceramic grade titanium dioxide is a high-temperature stable TiO2 pigment used in sanitaryware glazes. It is classifiable under this tariff item as an inorganic pigment preparation based on TiO2, per Chapter Note 3, and is not excluded by the chapter notes.

Food-Grade Titanium Dioxide

Food-grade titanium dioxide is a purified TiO2 pigment used as a colouring agent in candy coatings, often designated E171. It falls under this tariff item as an 'other' TiO2 pigment preparation, per Chapter Note 3, and is not excluded by Chapter Note 1 since it is not a separate chemically defined compound.

High Brightness TiO2 for Paper Coating

High brightness TiO2 for paper coating is a specially milled titanium dioxide pigment that enhances opacity in premium paper. It is classifiable under this tariff item as an 'other' TiO2 pigment preparation, per Chapter Note 3, and is not excluded by the chapter notes.

Micaceous Iron Oxide Coated TiO2

Micaceous iron oxide coated TiO2 is a titanium dioxide pigment coated with micaceous iron oxide, used in corrosion-resistant primers for marine paints. It falls under this tariff item as an 'other' TiO2-based inorganic pigment preparation, per Chapter Note 3, and is not excluded by the chapter notes.

Nano Titanium Dioxide Dispersion

Nano titanium dioxide dispersion is an aqueous dispersion of nano-grade TiO2 used in UV-protective sunscreens and clear coats. It is classifiable under this tariff item as an 'other' TiO2 pigment preparation, per Chapter Note 3, and is not excluded by the chapter notes since it is not dispersed in a non-aqueous medium.

Opacifying Titanium Dioxide Slurry

Opacifying titanium dioxide slurry is a wet slurry of TiO2 used in tile glazes. It falls under this tariff item as an 'other' TiO2 pigment preparation, per Chapter Note 3, and is not excluded by the chapter notes.

Rutile Titanium Dioxide Pigment

Rutile titanium dioxide pigment is a high-grade TiO2 pigment used in paints, coatings, and plastics for opacity and brightness. It is classifiable under this tariff item as an 'other' TiO2 pigment, per Chapter Note 3, and is not a separate chemically defined compound excluded by Chapter Note 1.

Sulfate Process Titanium Dioxide

Sulfate process titanium dioxide is a coarser grade of TiO2 produced via the sulfate process, used in construction paints. It falls under this tariff item as an 'other' TiO2 pigment, per Chapter Note 3, and is not excluded by the chapter notes.

TiO2 Rutile for Plastics Masterbatch

TiO2 rutile for plastics masterbatch is a concentrated rutile TiO2 preparation used for colouring plastics. It is classifiable under this tariff item as an 'other' TiO2 pigment preparation, per Chapter Note 3, and is not dispersed for paint, so it is not excluded.

TiO2 White Pigment Paste

TiO2 white pigment paste is a water-based paste of titanium dioxide pigment for dispersion in waterborne coatings and inks. It falls under this tariff item as a preparation based on TiO2 colouring matter, per Chapter Note 3, and is not excluded since it is not a paint-specific dispersion in non-aqueous media.

Titanium Dioxide for Luminescent Paints Base

Titanium dioxide for luminescent paints base is a TiO2 blend used as a base in luminophore paints, not yet activated. It falls under this tariff item as a non-luminophore TiO2 pigment, per Chapter Note 3, and is not excluded by the chapter notes.

Titanium Dioxide Lithopone Mixture

Titanium dioxide lithopone mixture is a composite pigment blending TiO2 with barium sulfate, used for economical white in plastics. It is classifiable under this tariff item as a TiO2-based preparation, per Chapter Note 3, and is not excluded as an extender since it is a pigment mixture.

Barium Chromate Anticorrosive Pigment

Barium chromate anticorrosive pigment is an inorganic pigment based on barium chromate, a chromium compound, used primarily in aerospace primers for sacrificial corrosion protection. It is a pigment preparation based on chromium compounds, qualifying under tariff item 3206.20.00.

Chrome Green Pigment (Phthalocyanine/Chromate Blend)

Chrome green pigment is a blend of phthalocyanine blue and chrome yellow, containing significant chromium compounds. It is used as a colouring matter in architectural paints and qualifies under tariff item 3206.20.00 as a pigment preparation based on chromium compounds.

Chrome Yellow Pigment

Chrome yellow pigment is an inorganic pigment based on lead chromate (PbCrO4), widely used for colouring paints, coatings, and plastics. It is a pigment preparation based on chromium compounds, falling under tariff item 3206.20.00.

Chrome Yellow Pigment Powder

Chrome yellow pigment powder is an inorganic pigment based on lead chromate, prized for its bright yellow hue and opacity in paints and coatings. It is a chromium compound pigment, qualifying under tariff item 3206.20.00.

Chrome Yellow Priming Pigment 50% Paste

Chrome yellow priming pigment 50% paste is an aqueous inorganic pigment preparation based on chromium compounds, used in universal tinting systems for architectural primers. It falls under tariff item 3206.20.00.

Chromium Oxide Green Pigment

Chromium oxide green pigment (Cr2O3) is a stable inorganic pigment used in roof tiles, concrete colouring, and camouflage paints. It is based on chromium compounds and qualifies under tariff item 3206.20.00 as a pigment preparation.

Lead Chromate Chrome Yellow Pigment

Lead chromate chrome yellow pigment provides excellent lightfastness and tinting strength for yellow shades in alkyd paints. It is an inorganic chromium compound pigment, falling under tariff item 3206.20.00.

Lead Chromate Lithol Red Toner

Lead chromate lithol red toner is a flushed pigment combining a lead chromate base with lithol red for printing ink applications. It is a pigment preparation based on chromium compounds, falling under tariff item 3206.20.00 per chapter note 3.

Lemon Chrome Pigment

Lemon chrome pigment is a bright lemon-yellow shade from medium-chromate precipitated lead sulfate, used in artists' colours and screen printing. It is a chromium compound-based inorganic pigment, qualifying under tariff item 3206.20.00.

Light Chrome Yellow Pigment for Traffic Paint

Light chrome yellow pigment for traffic paint is formulated for high-visibility marking paints with excellent abrasion resistance. It is an inorganic chromium compound pigment, qualifying under tariff item 3206.20.00.

Medium Chrome Yellow Industrial Pigment

Medium chrome yellow industrial pigment offers balanced opacity and colour strength for primers and undercoats in metal fabrication. It is a chromium compound pigment, falling under tariff item 3206.20.00.

Molybdate Orange Pigment

Molybdate orange pigment is a complex inorganic pigment based on lead chromate and molybdate, used in automotive paints and powder coatings. It is a pigment preparation based on chromium compounds, falling under tariff item 3206.20.00.

Primrose Chrome Pigment

Primrose chrome pigment provides a greenish-yellow shade for vinyl flooring and plastic colouring with good lightfastness. It is a low-chromate lead pigment preparation, falling under tariff item 3206.20.00.

Strontium Chromate Passivating Pigment

Strontium chromate passivating pigment provides chromate conversion coating pigmentation for aluminium alloys in aircraft. It is a chromium-based inorganic pigment preparation, qualifying under tariff item 3206.20.00.

Zinc Chromate Primer Pigment

Zinc chromate primer pigment serves as a corrosion-inhibiting primer component in protective coatings for aircraft and marine applications. It is an inorganic preparation based on chromium compounds, falling under tariff item 3206.20.00.

Dry Ultramarine Blue Dispersion for Plastics

> A dry dispersion of ultramarine blue pigment in a carrier, designed to be incorporated into plastic resins for masterbatch coloring. It is a preparation based on ultramarine, as described in heading 32.06, and is not excluded by chapter note 3 because it is not in a non-aqueous liquid or paste form for paint manufacture.

Ultramarine Blue Pigment

> A synthetic inorganic pigment derived from sulfur-containing sodium aluminosilicates, known for its vibrant blue color and lightfastness. It is classified as ultramarine and preparations based thereon under heading 32.06, as it is a colouring matter of inorganic origin.

Ultramarine Dispersion Paste for Paints

> A pre-dispersed ultramarine pigment in an aqueous medium, intended for paint formulation. It is a preparation based on ultramarine under heading 32.06, and is not excluded by chapter note 3 because it is not dispersed in a non-aqueous medium.

Ultramarine Green Artist Pigment

> A rare sulfur-rich variant of ultramarine pigment providing stable green tones for fine art applications. It is a preparation based on ultramarine under heading 32.06, as it is an inorganic colouring matter derived from the ultramarine family.

Ultramarine Pigment for Concrete Coloring

> A weather-resistant ultramarine preparation designed for tinting cement and concrete products. It is classified under heading 32.06 as a preparation based on ultramarine, suitable for construction applications.

Ultramarine Pigment Masterbatch Concentrate

> A concentrated ultramarine let-down in a polymer carrier for plastic coloring. It is classifiable under heading 32.06 if the pigment is dominant and the product is not yet a fully compounded masterbatch.

Ultramarine Violet Pigment Powder

> Ultramarine violet, a heat-treated variant of ultramarine pigment with a reddish-purple hue. It is classified under heading 32.06 as a preparation based on ultramarine, suitable for various colouring applications.

Fluorescent Zinc Sulfide Pigment

Fluorescent zinc sulfide pigment preparation used for coloring textiles, plastics, and security inks. It is based on zinc sulfide and functions as an inorganic luminophore, falling under the scope of tariff item 3206.42.00 as a preparation based on zinc sulfide.

High-Brightness Zinc Sulfide Pigment

High-brightness zinc sulfide pigment with over 95% whiteness, used for masterbatch compounding in plastics. This preparation is based on zinc sulfide and serves as a coloring agent, qualifying under tariff item 3206.42.00 for pigments based on zinc sulfide.

Lithopone 30% Zinc Sulfide

Standard lithopone with 30% zinc sulfide content, used for economical white finishes in inks and adhesives. Lithopone is explicitly named in tariff item 3206.42.00, making this product a direct fit as a pigment based on zinc sulfide.

Lithopone Pigment

Lithopone white pigment composed of barium sulfate and zinc sulfide, used in paints, coatings, and plastics for opacity and brightness. This product is explicitly listed under tariff item 3206.42.00 as lithopone, a pigment based on zinc sulfide.

Luminescent Zinc Sulfide Powder

Phosphorescent powder based on zinc sulfide doped with copper or manganese, used in glow-in-the-dark paints and safety markings. This product is an inorganic luminophore preparation based on zinc sulfide, falling under tariff item 3206.42.00 as a pigment or preparation based on zinc sulfide.

Zinc Sulfide for Glow Paints

Strontium-activated zinc sulfide powder for long-persistent glow paints in safety signage. This preparation is based on zinc sulfide and functions as a luminophore, qualifying under tariff item 3206.42.00 for pigments and preparations based on zinc sulfide.

Zinc Sulfide Lithopone Grade B

Industrial grade lithopone with 28-30% zinc sulfide and barium sulfate, used for white interior paints and powder coatings. This product is lithopone, explicitly named in tariff item 3206.42.00 as a pigment based on zinc sulfide.

Zinc Sulfide Matting Agent

Zinc sulfide preparation used as a matting agent in wood coatings to provide a matte finish. Although its primary function is matting, it is a preparation based on zinc sulfide used in coloring applications, falling under tariff item 3206.42.00.

Zinc Sulfide Opacifier Preparation

Pre-dispersed zinc sulfide opacifier for ceramic glazes and enamels, providing whiteness and hiding power. This preparation is based on zinc sulfide and used as a coloring matter, falling under tariff item 3206.42.00.

Zinc Sulfide White Pigment

Zinc sulfide-based white pigment used in rubber, plastics, and inks for its high refractive index and lightfastness. This preparation is based on zinc sulfide and used for coloring materials, qualifying under tariff item 3206.42.00.

Bismuth Vanadate Yellow in PMMA

Bismuth vanadate yellow pigment dispersed in polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) for use in signage and plastic coloring. This preparation is based on inorganic colouring matter and is not put up for retail sale, falling under tariff item 3206.49.00 as 'Other' inorganic colouring preparations.

Cadmium Sulfoselenide Red in HDPE

Cadmium sulfoselenide red pigment dispersed in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for plastic bottle coloring. This is an inorganic colouring preparation based on cadmium compounds, not a separate chemically defined element, and is classifiable under 3206.49.00 as 'Other' colouring matter preparations.

Carbon Black Masterbatch in Polyethylene

Carbon black masterbatch in low-density polyethylene (LDPE) for coloring plastic films and pipes. This is a concentrated dispersion of carbon black pigment in a plastic carrier, classifiable under 3206.49.00 as an inorganic colouring preparation for plastics.

Chrome Yellow Pigment Dispersion in PS

Chrome yellow pigment dispersion in polystyrene for toy and decorative plastics. This lead chromate-based inorganic colouring preparation is classifiable under 3206.49.00 as 'Other' colouring matter, given its use in plastic materials.

Cobalt Titanate Green Masterbatch in PBT

Cobalt titanate green masterbatch in polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) for electronics. This inorganic colouring preparation based on cobalt titanate is classifiable under 3206.49.00 as 'Other' colouring matter for high-temperature plastic applications.

Iron Oxide Red Masterbatch in PP

Iron oxide red masterbatch in polypropylene (PP) for outdoor plastic applications. This synthetic iron oxide pigment dispersed in PP is an inorganic colouring preparation classifiable under 3206.49.00 as 'Other' colouring matter for plastics.