3206.19.00.00—Other coloring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of heading 3203, 3204 or 3205; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined, otherGeneral
6%
Units
kg
Column 2
30%
Special
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
HTS 3206.19.00.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Other coloring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of heading 3203, 3204 or 3205; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined, other. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other coloring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks, Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 1 Chapter 99 tariff modification currently stacks on top of the base rate.
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Chapter 99 overlays that stack on the base rate
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.27.06 | other | 100% |
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification of Complex Inorganic Color Pigments from Japan or Indonesia
The tariff classification of “POWERNICS 1020 F-1 GRAY” and “POWERNICS 1020 F-2” from Japan
The tariff classification of “Five Powder Pigments” from China
The tariff classification of “OPARDY II COMPLETE FILM COATING SYSTEM 85F12347 YELLOW” from China
The tariff classification of “K-White 140W, G105, 450H, Ca650, and TC720” from Japan
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
HTS 3206.19.00.00 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Other coloring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of heading 3203, 3204 or 3205; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined, other. It belongs to Chapter 32 of the HTSUS.
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 3206.19.00.00 is 6%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Yes. Imports of HTS 3206.19.00.00 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
The Column 2 rate for HTS 3206.19.00.00 is 30%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Yes — HTS 3206.19.00.00 is covered by other provision 9903.27.06 (100%). Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 3206.19.00.00 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility
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