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32

Official Chapter Guide

Tanning extracts, dyes, pigments, paints, and inks, excluding specific chemical compounds and bituminous mastics.

Tariff Landscape

Duty Overview

Items in this chapter are often dutiable, with specific rates based on exact classification.

Tariff Implications

  • Potential Section 301 implications for products originating from China.
  • Close monitoring is advised for any updates on ADD/CVD related to pigments and dyes.

Classification Strategy

Common Mistakes

  • Misclassifying separate chemically defined compounds not covered by this chapter.
  • Incorrectly including pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media meant for paints.

Complex Areas

  • Distinguishing between coloring preparations for industrial use vs. paints.
  • Accurately classifying solvent-based solutions under the correct heading.

Legal Framework

Executive Summary

Exclusions

  • Separate chemically defined elements or compounds (except specific headings).
  • Tannates and tannin derivatives of certain headings.
  • Mastics of asphalt or other bituminous mastics.

Definitions

  • Heading 3204 includes stabilized diazonium salts and couplers for azo dyes.
  • Headings 3203, 3204, 3205, and 3206 include preparations based on coloring matter.
  • Heading 3208 applies to certain solvent solutions.
  • Coloring matter does not include products used as extenders in oil paints.
  • Stamping foils in heading 3212 defined by composition and application.
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