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U.S. imports of coloring matter & preparations (nesoi) (HS 320649) totaled $27.8M in April 2026, traded with 41 countries.
Importers of Coloring Matter & Preparations (NESOI) paid $2.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $16.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataA broad catch-all heading for inorganic coloring matter not covered by more specific headings, the US schedule subdivides 320649 into eight distinct tariff lines covering concentrated pigment dispersions in plastics (3206491000), iron oxide preparations (3206492000), zinc oxide preparations (3206493000), carbon black preparations (3206494000), hexacyanoferrate-based pigments such as Prussian blue (3206495500), cadmium compound pigments (3206496010), and two NESOI residual lines. Canada and Germany lead US supply across this diverse heading. The cadmium compound line (3206496010) warrants particular attention given potential TSCA and state-level restrictions on cadmium-containing materials.
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If the product is a concentrated dispersion of pigment in a plastic material, it should be evaluated against 3206491000 (concentrated dispersions of pigments in plastic materials). However, if the plastic matrix is the essential character and the product functions primarily as a plastic compound rather than a colorant preparation, classification under Chapter 39 may be more appropriate. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for high-volume masterbatch imports.
Cadmium compound pigments may be subject to TSCA review and are restricted or banned in certain end-use applications under state regulations (notably California Proposition 65). Importers should verify compliance with applicable federal and state chemical regulations before placing orders, and consult a licensed customs broker regarding any required certifications at entry.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $8.8M | $12.1M | +$3.3M |
| MEXICO | $3.0M | $14.4M | +$11.4M |
| GERMANY | $6.2M | $5.2M | -$986K |
| SWITZERLAND | $6K | $9.6M | +$9.6M |
| CHINA | $1.4M | $1.5M | +$79K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3206496050 | OTHER COLORING MATTER AND OTHER PREPARATIONS,NESOI | $13.9M | 15.66% | $1.8M |
| 3206491000 | CONCENTRATED DISPERSIONS OF PIGMTS IN PLASTIC MAT | $9.8M | 12.74% | $267K |
| 3206494000 | PREPARATIONS BASED ON CARBON BLACK | $2.0M | 11.41% | $186K |
| 3206492000 | PREPARATIONS BASED ON IRON OXIDES | $1.5M | 17.54% | $99K |
| 3206495500 | PIGMENTS & PREPARATIONS BASED ON HEXACYANOFERRATES | $265K | 15.54% | $41K |
| 3206493000 | PREPARATIONS BASED ON ZINC OXIDES | $107K | 11.30% | $12K |
| 3206496010 | PIGMENTS & PREPS BASED ON CADMIUM COMPOUNDS | $50K | 38.10% | $5K |
OTHER COLORING MATTER AND OTHER PREPARATIONS,NESOI
CONCENTRATED DISPERSIONS OF PIGMTS IN PLASTIC MAT
PREPARATIONS BASED ON CARBON BLACK
PREPARATIONS BASED ON IRON OXIDES
PIGMENTS & PREPARATIONS BASED ON HEXACYANOFERRATES
PREPARATIONS BASED ON ZINC OXIDES
PIGMENTS & PREPS BASED ON CADMIUM COMPOUNDS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3206496090 | OTHER COLORING MATTER AND OTHER PREPARATION, NESOI | $42.4M |
| 3206496010 | PIGMENTS & PREPS BASED ON CADMIUM COMPOUNDS | $5.8M |
| 3206492000 | PREPARATIONS BASED ON IRON OXIDES | $4.0M |
| 3206495500 | PIGMENTS & PREPARATIONS BASED ON HEXACYANOFERRATES | $455K |
OTHER COLORING MATTER AND OTHER PREPARATION, NESOI
5.4M kg
PIGMENTS & PREPS BASED ON CADMIUM COMPOUNDS
47.7K kg
PREPARATIONS BASED ON IRON OXIDES
832.8K kg
PIGMENTS & PREPARATIONS BASED ON HEXACYANOFERRATES
113.2K kg
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $880K | $11.0M | +$10.2M |
| Ohio | $3.9M | $5.3M | +$1.3M |
| Pennsylvania | $4.0M | $3.5M | -$526K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $3.0M | $8.8M | +$5.8M |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $9.9M | +$9.9M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $4.4M | $3.8M | -$606K |