Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined

HS v2022 Code: 3204

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
32	04	n/a

Code	3204
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	32

Ancestor Codes: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks

This Code: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined

Child Codes: Dyes; basic dyes and preparations based thereon; Dyes; pigments and preparations based thereon; Dyes; synthetic organic products n.e.c. in heading no. 3204 (e.g. of a kind used as luminophores), whether or not chemically defined; Dyes; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents; Dyes; vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon; Dyes; acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon; Dyes; direct dyes and preparations based thereon; Dyes; reactive dyes and preparations based thereon; Dyes; carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon; Dyes; disperse dyes and preparations based thereon; Dyes; n.e.c., including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of those from item no. 3204.11 to 3204.19

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives; Tanning substances; synthetic organic or inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances, enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning; Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts, not animal black); whether or not chemically defined; preparations based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin; Colour lakes; preparations based on colour lakes as specified in note 3 to this chapter; 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

About synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined

HS code 3204 covers a diverse range of synthetic organic colouring agents and related products that are essential for various industries. These materials play a crucial role in coloring textiles, plastics, paper, and other consumer goods, contributing to the vibrant and diverse products we use every day. The global market for these synthetic organic colorants is substantial, driven by the growing demand for high-quality, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly coloring solutions across a wide range of applications.

Production process

The production of synthetic organic colouring matter and related products under HS code 3204 typically involves complex chemical synthesis processes. Key steps often include the reaction of organic precursors, such as aromatic compounds, with various reagents to create the desired chromophoric structures. Purification and formulation processes are then used to refine the final products, ensuring consistent quality and performance characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 3204 products include a range of organic chemicals, such as benzene, toluene, and other aromatic compounds. Specialized catalysts, solvents, and other processing aids are also essential. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing equipment, including reactors, distillation columns, and packaging machinery, to ensure efficient and high-quality production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 3204 industry are a diverse array of synthetic organic colouring agents, fluorescent brightening agents, and luminophores. These products are widely used in the 5407 Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn industry, the 3902 Polymers of propylene or other olefins industry, and the 4802 (Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punch-cards and punch-tape paper, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size) industry, among others. The versatility and performance of these synthetic organic products make them essential for maintaining the vibrant and visually appealing characteristics of a wide range of consumer and industrial goods.

Family tree for synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/32'>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/v2022/3204'>3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3201'>3201: Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3202'>3202: Tanning substances; synthetic organic or inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances, enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3203'>3203: Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts, not animal black); whether or not chemically defined; preparations based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3205'>3205: Colour lakes; preparations based on colour lakes as specified in note 3 to this chapter</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3206'>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>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3207'>3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3208'>3208: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3209'>3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3210'>3210: Paints and varnishes (including enamels, lacquers and distempers), excluding those of heading no. 3209, prepared water pigments of a kind used for finishing leather</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3211'>3211: Driers; prepared</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3212'>3212: Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3213'>3213: Colours; artists, students, or signboard painters, modifying tints, amusement colours and the like; in tablets, tubes, jars, bottles, pan or in similar forms or packings</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3214'>3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3215'>3215: Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320411'>320411: Dyes; disperse dyes and preparations based thereon</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320412'>320412: Dyes; acid, whether or not premetallised and preparations based thereon, mordant dyes and preparations based thereon</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320413'>320413: Dyes; basic dyes and preparations based thereon</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320414'>320414: Dyes; direct dyes and preparations based thereon</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320415'>320415: Dyes; vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320416'>320416: Dyes; reactive dyes and preparations based thereon</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320417'>320417: Dyes; pigments and preparations based thereon</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320418'>320418: Dyes; carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320419'>320419: Dyes; n.e.c., including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of those from item no. 3204.11 to 3204.19</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320420'>320420: Dyes; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320490'>320490: Dyes; synthetic organic products n.e.c. in heading no. 3204 (e.g. of a kind used as luminophores), whether or not chemically defined</a>"]


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