What is the difference between HS-321310 and HS-321390?
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HS-4 · Heading
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
Chapter 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 3213 when importing or exporting colours in forms like tablets, tubes, or jars intended for artists, students, or signboard painters. For example, a shipment of paint tubes designed for art classes would fall under this heading.
When deciding between the subheadings, note that HS-321310 covers colours sold in sets, such as a complete palette for artists. In contrast, HS-321390 applies to individual colours not packaged in sets, like single tubes of paint.
If your product consists of assorted colours packaged together for educational purposes, choose HS-321310. However, if you have loose or single items intended for similar users, HS-321390 would be the correct classification.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
artist colours · student paints · signboard painter supplies · colours in tubes · colours in sets · individual artist colours · art supplies import · paint classification · artistic colours · packaged colours
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- A set of watercolour paints in a box for students (HS-321310)
- Individual acrylic paint tubes sold separately for artists (HS-321390)
- Jars of tempera paint for classroom use (HS-321390)
- Tablets of oil pastels packaged for art students (HS-321310)
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How do I classify my artist paint shipment?
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Are there specific packaging requirements for HS-3213?
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What types of colours are included in HS-4 3213?
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Can I use HS-321390 for all types of paint?
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What are the import duties for artist colours under HS-3213?
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Related topics
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How to classify artist colours for import
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Differences between colours in sets and individual colours
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Requirements for importing student paint supplies
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Best practices for shipping artistic colours
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Understanding HS-4 3213 for paint products
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Choosing the right HS-6 code for art supplies
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Packaging options for artist colours under HS-3213
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 3213?
- HS-4 3213 includes colours in various forms such as tablets, tubes, jars, and bottles, specifically for artists, students, or signboard painters.
- How do I determine if my product is in a set or not?
- If your product is sold as a complete package with multiple colours, use HS-321310. If sold individually or not in a set, use HS-321390.
- Are there specific import regulations for these colours?
- Yes, ensure compliance with local regulations regarding safety and labeling, especially for art supplies intended for children.
- Can I classify mixed colours under HS-3213?
- Mixed colours can be classified under HS-321390 if they are not packaged in sets, but ensure they are intended for the specified users.
- What are the common packaging forms for HS-4 3213?
- Common packaging forms include sets in boxes, individual tubes, jars, and other containers suitable for art supplies.
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