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U.S. imports of ultramarine pigments & preparations (HS 320641) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Ultramarine Pigments & Preparations paid $173K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $1.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUltramarine — a synthetic sodium aluminosilicate pigment prized for its vivid blue-violet hue — and preparations based on it are classified under a single US tariff line, 3206410000. The pigment is used in plastics, detergents, cosmetics, and artists' colors, where its heat stability and non-toxicity distinguish it from many competing blue pigments. Colombia dominates US supply, followed by India and Spain, reflecting the geographic concentration of ultramarine manufacturing capacity.
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Ultramarine is specifically a synthetic sodium aluminosilicate sulfide pigment. Other blue inorganic pigments — such as Prussian blue (iron hexacyanoferrate) or cobalt blue — classify under different headings. The chemical identity of the colorant, confirmed by a certificate of analysis or safety data sheet, is the determining factor.
Colombia hosts one of the world's largest dedicated ultramarine manufacturing facilities, giving it significant global production capacity. This concentration means US buyers face meaningful single-source risk and should monitor supply continuity, particularly for high-volume industrial applications.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3206410000 | ULTRAMARINE AND PREPARATIONS BASED THEREON | $1.6M | 11.28% | $173K |
ULTRAMARINE AND PREPARATIONS BASED THEREON
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3206410000 | ULTRAMARINE AND PREPARATIONS BASED THEREON | $585K |
ULTRAMARINE AND PREPARATIONS BASED THEREON
92.6K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $928K | $241K | -$686K |
| New Jersey | $201K | $16K | -$186K |
| Indiana | $189K | $5K | -$184K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $912K | $26K | -$886K |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | $393K | -- | -$393K |
| LAREDO, TX | $9K | $230K | +$222K |