Rutile Titanium Dioxide Pigment

High-grade rutile titanium dioxide pigment used in paints, coatings, and plastics for opacity and brightness. Classified under HTS 3206.19.00.00 as an inorganic pigment based on titanium dioxide, not chemically defined in a pure form but as a prepared coloring matter per chapter note 3.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China6%+25.0%31%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico6%—6%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada6%—6%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany6%—6%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan6%—6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3206.50.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 31%

If used as inorganic luminophore

Shifts to heading 3206 luminophores when specifically for luminescent applications like phosphors.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 31%

If heavily diluted in aqueous media for industrial mixing

Preparations based on pigments in non-paint media may classify as chemical preparations outside chapter 32.

3212.90.00Higher: 38.1% vs 31%

If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint production

Chapter note excludes pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media used in paint manufacture from 3206.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify titanium dioxide content exceeds 80% for proper classification; provide lab analysis certificates

• Ensure no organic binders if claiming pure pigment status to avoid reclassification to 3212