Ultramarine Blue Pigment
Ultramarine blue is a synthetic inorganic pigment derived from sulfur-containing sodium aluminosilicates, prized for its vibrant blue color and lightfastness. It falls under HTS 3206.41.00.00 as ultramarine and preparations based thereon, used primarily in paints, plastics, and artists' materials for coloring.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not based on ultramarine but another inorganic pigment like iron oxide
Other inorganic coloring pigments fall under the broader 3206.49 subheading, distinct from specific ultramarine preparations.
If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint manufacturing
Chapter notes exclude pigments in liquid/paste form for paints from 3206, directing to 3212 for manufacturing preparations.
If formulated as a retail-packaged artist's color set
Preparations put up for retail sale in forms like tubes shift to 3207-3212 per chapter exclusions.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity and chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm classification as synthetic ultramarine, avoiding reclassification as natural pigments
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis in documentation to prove it's a luminophore-capable inorganic coloring matter
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as organic dyes, which shifts to Chapter 32 headings 3204-3205
Related Products under HTS 3206.41.00.00
Ultramarine Violet Pigment Powder
Ultramarine violet is a variant of ultramarine pigment with a reddish-purple hue, chemically similar but heat-treated for color shift. Classified under HTS 3206.41.00.00 as a preparation based on ultramarine, ideal for cosmetics, inks, and high-end coatings.
Ultramarine Pigment for Concrete Coloring
Weather-resistant ultramarine preparation designed for tinting cement and concrete products like pavers. Falls under HTS 3206.41.00.00 as an inorganic coloring preparation based on ultramarine, suitable for construction materials.
Ultramarine Pigment Masterbatch Concentrate
Concentrated ultramarine let-down in polymer carrier for plastic coloring. Still classifiable under HTS 3206.41.00.00 if pigment-dominant per note 3, before full compounding.
Ultramarine Green Artist Pigment
Ultramarine green, a rare sulfur-rich variant of ultramarine, provides stable green tones for fine art applications. It qualifies under HTS 3206.41.00.00 due to its inorganic nature and derivation as a preparation based on ultramarine coloring matter.
Dry Ultramarine Blue Dispersion for Plastics
This preparation disperses ultramarine blue pigment in a dry carrier for easy incorporation into plastic resins. HTS 3206.41.00.00 covers it as a preparation based on ultramarine per note 3, used in masterbatch coloring for toys and packaging.
Synthetic Ultramarine Luminophore Powder
Ultramarine-based inorganic luminophore emitting blue fluorescence under UV light, used in security inks. HTS 3206.41.00.00 includes such products as specified inorganic luminophores or ultramarine preparations.