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U.S. imports of artists' & students' colors in sets (HS 321310) totaled $6.5M in July 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Artists' & Students' Colors in Sets paid $1.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 27% on $5.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Artists' & Students' Colors in Sets imports of $6.5M in July 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.0M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataWatercolors, gouache, oil paints, acrylics, and similar artists' and students' color preparations sold as sets fall under a single 10-digit line (3213100000), making the set configuration the key classification trigger. China dominates US import supply, with Vietnam and Cambodia also significant sources, reflecting the concentration of art-supply manufacturing in Asia. Importers should note that Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin goods in this heading, making supplier diversification a live commercial consideration. France and the United Kingdom supply premium professional-grade sets that often command distinct pricing tiers in the US market.
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631 shipments/mo
A set is generally a retail-packaged assortment of two or more colors presented together for sale without repackaging. If individual tubes, pans, or bottles are imported in bulk without retail set packaging, they would typically classify under 3213900000 (colors not in sets) rather than 3213100000.
Yes. Chinese-origin artists' color sets under this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Given that China is the leading supplier, importers sourcing from Vietnam or Cambodia should also verify origin rules carefully, as those countries are secondary suppliers and origin determinations can be scrutinized.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 3213
Subheading 321310 · $6.5M of $12.6M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3213100000 | Artists' Students'colors Etc, Colors in Sets | $6.5M | 23.05% | 83.92% | $1.5M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3213100000 | Artists' Students'colors Etc, Colors in Sets | $840K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$840KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Cambodia together supply 60% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
11.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 23.05%.