Colours; (other than in sets), of a kind used by artists, students or signboard painters

HS code 321390 covers a diverse range of coloring materials, including paints, inks, and pigments, that are primarily used by artists, students, and signboard painters. These products play a crucial role in the creative industries, enabling the production of artwork, illustrations, and signage that enrich our visual landscape. The global market for these specialized colors is driven by the demand for artistic expression, educational tools, and commercial branding, making this industry an integral part of the broader economy.

The production of the colors covered under HS code 321390 typically involves the blending and processing of various raw materials, such as pigments, binders, and solvents. Manufacturers may use techniques like milling, dispersing, and emulsifying to create the desired color, consistency, and performance characteristics. The final products are often packaged in a variety of formats, such as tubes, jars, or pans, to meet the specific needs of artists, students, and signboard painters.

The main inputs required for the production of the colors covered under HS code 321390 include pigments, binders (e.g., oils, resins, or gums), solvents, and various additives that enhance the products' properties. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized equipment, such as mills, mixers, and packaging machinery, to ensure consistent quality and efficient production. The availability and cost of these raw materials and equipment can significantly impact the industry's overall competitiveness.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 321390 are the various coloring materials, such as paints, inks, and pigments, that are used by artists, students, and signboard painters. These products are often consumed by industries like 382490 Paints, varnishes and similar coatings; printing ink and mastics, 370610 Photographic plates, film, paper, paperboard and textiles, exposed and developed, and 950300 (Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduced-size ('scale') models and similar recreational models, working or not; puzzles of all kinds), which rely on these specialized colors for their own production processes.