U.S. exports of Prepared Pigments, Opacifiers & Colors for Ceramics (HS 320710) totaled $6.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Prepared Pigments, Opacifiers & Colors for Ceramics paid $357K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.58% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Prepared Pigments, Opacifiers & Colors for Ceramics imports of $2.6M in August 2026 ran 10% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFormulated for the ceramics and glass industries, these prepared pigments, opacifiers, and colors — classified under tariff line 3207100000 — are engineered to survive high-temperature firing cycles while delivering consistent color and opacity in tiles, sanitaryware, and tableware glazes. The Netherlands and Spain lead US supply, reflecting Europe's concentration of technical ceramics colorant expertise, with Indonesia also a notable source tied to its large tile manufacturing sector. Classification here requires that the preparation be specifically designed for ceramic, enamel, or glass use; general-purpose pigment preparations fall elsewhere in Chapter 32.
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Heading 320710 covers preparations specifically formulated for use in ceramics, enamels, or glass — typically characterized by their ability to withstand kiln temperatures and their formulation with fluxes or carriers suited to ceramic application. A general-purpose pigment preparation not specifically designed for ceramic firing would classify under 320649. Technical data sheets specifying the intended ceramic or glass application are key supporting documents.
Standard commercial entry documentation applies. However, if the preparation contains regulated heavy metals (such as lead or cadmium compounds used in some traditional ceramic colorants), importers should assess TSCA certification requirements and any applicable state-level restrictions. A licensed customs broker can advise on whether the specific formulation triggers additional compliance steps.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 3207
Subheading 320710 · $6.6M of $23.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3207100000 | Prepared Pigments, Opacifiers, Colors & Similar Prep | $2.6M | 13.58% | 97.55% | $357K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3207100000 | Prepared Pigments, Opacifiers, Colors & Similar Prep | $6.6M |
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.
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$2.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $35.1M of Prepared Pigments, Opacifiers & Colors for Ceramics and exported $70.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Netherlands and Canada together take 45% of it.
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rate provision · imports
2.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.58% of imports for consumption.