U.S. imports of Artists' & Students' Colors in Sets (HS 321310) totaled $4.1M in August 2026, imported from 30 countries.
Importers of Artists' & Students' Colors in Sets paid $887K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 21.25% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Artists' & Students' Colors in Sets imports of $4.1M in August 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.9M.
Last updated: August 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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446 import shipments a month
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$879KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $63.6M of Artists' & Students' Colors in Sets and exported $8.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 3213
Subheading 321310 · $4.1M of $12.3M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3213100000 | Artists' Students'colors Etc, Colors in Sets | $4.2M | 21.25% | 79.58% | $887K |
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 | $879K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 53% of it. China pays 37.0% duty; Mexico 0.9%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
20.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 21.25% of imports for consumption.