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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of artists' & painters' colors in retail packaging (SITC 53352) totaled $10.5M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Artists' & Painters' Colors in Retail Packaging paid $1.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $10.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWatercolors, oil colors, acrylics, gouache, and modifying mediums packaged in tubes, pans, jars, or bottles for artists and painters are classified under SITC 53352, a segment driven by both professional fine-art demand and the broader consumer hobby market. Product quality tiers—student grade versus professional or 'artist grade'—are commercially significant, as pigment load, lightfastness ratings, and binder purity differ substantially between them. Import pricing and country of origin vary by quality tier, with European manufacturers historically dominant in professional-grade lines.
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Lightfastness ratings and pigment concentration do not change the SITC or HTS classification—all retail-packaged artists' colors fall within the same heading regardless of grade. However, these specifications are commercially material for customs valuation: professional-grade products with higher pigment loads command significantly higher transaction values, and CBP may scrutinize declared values if they appear inconsistent with the product's stated quality tier.
Artists' colors sold to consumers—particularly those marketed to or likely to be used by children—may be subject to CPSC requirements under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, including labeling requirements for products containing toxic pigments (e.g., cadmium or lead-based colors). Importers should confirm that labeling meets ASTM D4236 chronic hazard labeling standards, which are referenced in US law for art materials.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | $1.9M | $486K | -$1.5M |
| FRANCE | $2.4M | $3K | -$2.4M |
| CANADA | $109K | $2.0M | +$1.9M |
| CHINA | $1.6M | $203K | -$1.4M |
| CAMBODIA | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
Monthly import values over time