HS 3206: Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of 3203.00.00, 3204 or 3205.00.00; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined

General Rate
0%
Sub-codes
13
GST
10%
Chapter

HS Codes Under Heading 3206

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
3206-1Pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide:0%
3206-11-00Containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matterkg5%
3206-19-00Otherkg5%
3206-20-00Pigments and preparations based on chromium compoundskg5%
3206-4Other colouring matter and other preparations:0%
3206-41-00Ultramarine and preparations based thereonkg0%
3206-42-00Lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphidekg0%
3206-49Other:0%
3206-49-10Goods, as follows: pigments and preparations based on cadmium compounds;pigments and preparations based on hexacyanoferrates (ferrocyanides and ferricyanides)kg0%
3206-49-90Other5%
3206-49-90Colouring matter-blackskg0%
3206-49-90Otherkg0%
3206-50-00Inorganic products of a kind used as luminophoreskg0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 3206 products:

Classification Guidance

Heading 3206 belongs to Chapter 32 in Section VI (Products of the chemical or allied industries).

View Chapter 32 classification notes
Notes 1. This Chapter does not cover: a. Separate chemically defined elements or compounds (except those of 3203.00.00 or 3204, inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores (3206), glass obtained from fused quartz or other fused silica in the forms provided for in 3207, and also dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale, of 3212); b. Tannates or other tannin derivatives of products of 2936 to 2939, 2941 or 3501 to 3504.00.00; or c. Mastics of asphalt or other bituminous mastics (2715.00.00). 2. 3204 includes mixtures of stabilised diazonium salts and couplers for the production of azo dyes. 3. 3203.00.00, 3204, 3205.00.00 and 3206 apply also to preparations based on colouring matter (including, in the case of 3206, colouring pigments of 2530 or Chapter 28, metal flakes and metal powders), of a kind used for colouring any material or used as ingredients in the manufacture of colouring preparations. The headings do not apply, however, to pigments dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints, including enamels (3212), or to other preparations of 3207, 3208, 3209, 3210.00.00, 3212, 3213 or 3215. 4. 3208 includes solutions (other than collodions) consisting of any of the products specified in 3901 to 3913 in volatile organic solvents when the weight of the solvent exceeds 50% of the weight of the solution. 5. In this Chapter, "colouring matter" does not include products of a kind used as extenders in oil paints, whether or not they are also suitable for colouring distempers. 6. In 3212, "stamping foils" applies only to thin sheets of a kind used for printing, for example, book covers or hat bands, and consisting of: a. Metallic powder (including powder of precious metal) or pigment, agglomerated with glue, gelatin or other binder; or b. Metal (including precious metal) or pigment, deposited on a supporting sheet of any material.

Important

Rates shown are general (MFN) duty rates. Total landed cost includes GST (10% on CIF + duty), Import Processing Charge ($50-

92), and biosecurity levy ($46.20-$73.56). Goods valued under AUD
,000 may qualify for the Low Value Imported Goods threshold. Use the calculator for a complete breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on other colouring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of 3203.00.00, 3204 or 3205.00.00; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 3206 (Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter, other than those of 3203.00.00, 3204 or 3205.00.00; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined) is 0%. Preferential rates may be available under 17 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 3206?

There are 13 statistical codes under heading 3206 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 3206 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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