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U.S. imports of artists' & students' colors not in sets (HS 321390) totaled $6.2M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Artists' & Students' Colors Not in Sets paid $922K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $5.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIndividual tubes, pans, jars, or bottles of artists', students', and signboard colors — sold separately rather than as assembled sets — classify under 3213900000, the sole 10-digit line for this heading. France leads US import supply here, reflecting the prominence of French fine-art paint brands among professional-grade single-pigment offerings, with China and the United Kingdom also significant sources. The distinction from heading 321310 (colors in sets) hinges entirely on retail presentation, so packaging documentation at entry is critical. Section 301 exposure applies to Chinese-origin goods, while French-origin professional colors typically carry standard MFN duty rates.
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Customs will look at commercial invoices, packing lists, and retail packaging to confirm that items are not presented as pre-assembled sets. Bulk cartons of identical SKUs or individually priced single tubes with no set-assembly packaging generally support classification under 321390 rather than 321310.
France's leadership in this subheading reflects the global reputation of French manufacturers for professional single-pigment paints — products where brand identity and pigment quality command premium pricing. Chinese production tends to concentrate in value-tier set configurations, while French suppliers capture the professional single-tube segment.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| CANADA | $70K | $1.6M | +$1.5M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $1.1M | $309K | -$743K |
| CHINA | $480K | $185K | -$295K |
| CAMBODIA | $615K | -- | -$615K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3213900000 | ARTISTS' STUDENTS'COLORS ETC, NESOI | $6.2M | 15.54% | $922K |
ARTISTS' STUDENTS'COLORS ETC, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3213900000 | ARTISTS' STUDENTS'COLORS ETC, NESOI | $3.8M |
ARTISTS' STUDENTS'COLORS ETC, NESOI
3.7M pcs
MASTICS; PAINTERS' FILLINGS
HS 321410
PIGMNTS/PREPS CONT =>80% TITANIUM DIOXIDE, DRY WT
HS 320611
PRINTING INK, OTHER THAN BLACK
HS 321519
COLORING MATTER OF VEGETABLE OR ANIMAL ORIGIN
HS 320300
PIGMENTS & PREPARATIONS BASED THEREON
HS 320417
PAINTS & VARNISHES,IN NONAQUEUS MEDIUM,NESOI
HS 320890
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
| Unidentified | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| Tennessee | $962K | $17K | -$945K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.8M | $31K | -$2.7M |
| LOW VALUE | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $768K | $41K | -$727K |