Titanium Dioxide Enamel Paste
Nonaqueous paste of rutile titanium dioxide dispersed for white base in industrial enamels. Falls under HTS 3212.90.00 as white pigment dispersion for paint production. Excludes dry powder or luminophore uses.
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If used as inorganic luminophore
Chapter note excepts luminophore pigments to 3206.
If pure undispersed titanium oxide chemical
Chemically defined compound excludes from Chapter 32 per note (a).
If less than 30% by weight binding agent
Low-binder mixtures classify under unprepared 3207 pigments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify crystal structure (rutile/anatase) to avoid Chapter 28 chemical classification
• Document nonaqueous medium to confirm 3212 applicability
• Check origin-specific quotas on titanium pigment imports
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