Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter

HS v2017 Code: 320611

About colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter

HS code 320611 covers a crucial segment of the pigments and colouring matter industry. Titanium dioxide is a widely used white pigment known for its exceptional brightness, opacity, and durability. This inorganic compound finds extensive application in a diverse range of industries, from paints and coatings to plastics, paper, and cosmetics. As a key input for many manufacturing sectors, the 320611 industry plays a vital role in the global economy, contributing to the production of a wide array of consumer and industrial products.

Production process

The production of titanium dioxide pigments classified under HS code 320611 typically involves two main processes: the sulfate process and the chloride process. In the sulfate process, titanium-bearing ores are treated with sulfuric acid to extract titanium sulfate, which is then hydrolyzed and calcined to produce the final pigment. The chloride process, on the other hand, utilizes titanium-bearing ores or slag and chlorine gas to produce titanium tetrachloride, which is then oxidized and purified to obtain the desired titanium dioxide pigment.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 320611 industry include titanium-bearing ores, such as ilmenite and rutile, as well as sulfuric acid, chlorine gas, and various other chemicals and energy sources required for the production processes. Additionally, specialized equipment, such as reactors, filters, and calcination furnaces, are essential for the efficient and high-quality manufacturing of titanium dioxide pigments.

Production outputs

The main output of the 320611 industry is titanium dioxide pigment, which is a versatile and widely used material. This pigment is consumed by a variety of downstream industries, including 320612 Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds, 320649 Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on other colouring matter; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter, and 321210 (Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale).

Revisions to 320611

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 320611. The most recent 1 version of this code (320611) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 320611 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/32'>32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3206'>3206: Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/320611'>320611: Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/320619'>320619: Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry weight</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/320620'>320620: Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/320641'>320641: Colouring matter; ultramarine and preparations based thereon</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/320642'>320642: Colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/320649'>320649: Colouring matter; other preparations n.e.c. in item no. 3206.4</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/320650'>320650: Colouring matter; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores</a>"]

    

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