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

HS v2022 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 colourants industry. Titanium dioxide is a widely used white pigment known for its exceptional brightness, opacity, and durability. Products classified under this code are essential inputs for a diverse range of industries, including paints, plastics, paper, and cosmetics, playing a vital role in the global manufacturing and consumer goods sectors.

Production process

The production of titanium dioxide pigments classified under HS code 320611 typically involves a multi-step process. The primary raw material, titanium-bearing ore, undergoes a series of chemical reactions and purification stages to extract and refine the titanium dioxide. Common production methods include the sulfate process and the chloride process, which differ in their chemical pathways but both aim to yield a high-purity titanium dioxide product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 320611 products include titanium-bearing ores, such as ilmenite and rutile, as well as various chemical reagents and energy sources. Specialized production equipment, such as reactors, filters, and drying systems, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in chemical processing and quality control.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 320611 is high-purity titanium dioxide pigment, which is then used as a key ingredient in a wide range of downstream products. These include 320612 Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, containing less than 80% by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter, 320619 Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on other colouring matter; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter, and various paints, coatings, plastics, and cosmetic formulations.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 320611.

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/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/v2022/3206'>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/v2022/320611'>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/v2022/320619'>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/v2022/320620'>320620: Colouring matter; pigments and preparations based on chromium compounds</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320641'>320641: Colouring matter; ultramarine and preparations based thereon</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320642'>320642: Colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320649'>320649: Colouring matter; other preparations n.e.c. in item no. 3206.4</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/320650'>320650: Colouring matter; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores</a>"]

    

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