TiO2 White Pigment Paste
Water-based paste of titanium dioxide pigment for dispersion in waterborne coatings and inks. Classified in 3206.19.00.00 as a preparation based on TiO2 coloring matter, allowed under chapter note 3, excluding paint-specific dispersions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in tablet/cube form for artists
Retail-packaged coloring preparations for artistic use fall under 3212.
If with added synthetic organic colorants
Mixtures with other synthetic coloring matter shift to heading 3209.
If colloidal graphite-TiO2 mixtures
Preparations with graphite for electrodes classify under Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact water content; pastes >60% vehicle may classify as 3212 preparations
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'pigment preparation' not 'paint base'
Related Products under HTS 3206.19.00.00
Titanium Dioxide Lithopone Mixture
Composite pigment blending TiO2 with barium sulfate (lithopone) for economical white in plastics. Under 3206.19.00.00 as TiO2-based preparation per note 3, not excluded extenders.
Aluminum-Coated Titanium Dioxide Flakes
Metallic-effect TiO2 flakes coated with aluminum for automotive pearlescent finishes. 3206.19.00.00 includes such inorganic preparations based on TiO2 for coloring.
Nano Titanium Dioxide Dispersion
Nano-grade TiO2 aqueous dispersion for UV-protective sunscreens and clear coats. Classed in 3206.19.00.00 as other TiO2 pigment preparation.
Titanium Dioxide for Luminescent Paints Base
TiO2 blended for base in luminophore paints, not yet activated. 3206.19.00.00 as non-luminophore TiO2 pigment.
High Brightness TiO2 for Paper Coating
Specially milled TiO2 for premium paper opacity. HTS 3206.19.00.00 inorganic coloring pigment.
Sulfate Process Titanium Dioxide
TiO2 from sulfate process, coarser grade for construction paints. 3206.19.00.00 other category.