Colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide

HS v2017 Code: 320642

About colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide

HS code 320642 covers a diverse range of colouring matter, pigments, and preparations based on zinc sulphide. These products play a crucial role in various industries, from paints and coatings to plastics and textiles. As a key component in the production of many consumer and industrial goods, the 320642 industry is an integral part of the broader global economy.

Production process

The production of 320642 colouring matter and pigments typically involves a series of chemical processes. Zinc sulphide, the primary raw material, is often combined with other compounds and subjected to various treatments, such as precipitation, filtration, and drying, to create the desired pigment formulations. Specialized equipment, including reactors, mills, and drying chambers, is used to ensure consistent quality and performance of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the 320642 industry include zinc sulphide, as well as other mineral and chemical compounds, such as 282519 barium sulphate, 283329 titanium oxides, and 283630 cadmium compounds. Additionally, the industry relies on various types of machinery and equipment, including reactors, mills, and drying systems, to facilitate the production process.

Production outputs

The 320642 industry produces a wide range of colouring matter, pigments, and preparations based on zinc sulphide. These outputs are used in the manufacture of paints, coatings, plastics, rubber, and textiles, among other applications. The products from this industry may be further processed or incorporated into 320100 paints and varnishes, 392010 plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, or 590390 textile fabrics, for example.

Revisions to 320642

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 320642. The most recent 1 version of this code (320642) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 320642 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide

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    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/v2017/320642'>320642: Colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/320620'>320620: Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/320641'>320641: Colouring matter; ultramarine and preparations based thereon</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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