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TANNING OR DYEING EXTRACTS; TANNINS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES; DYES, PIGMENTS AND OTHER COLOURING MATTER; PAINTS AND VARNISHES; PUTTY AND OTHER MASTICS; INKS›Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale

Other

Standard EU duty
6.5%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
31 docs
L100Y789Y790Y791Y792Y793+25
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty6.5%-R2261/98
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended.In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate.The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEgold984/25-1

Aluminium pigment paste for paints

aluminiumGRI 1GRI 6
DEgold883/24-1

Food coloring powder for retail sale

barwniki spożywcze (w tym z buraka i kurkumy)GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold827/24-1

Reticulocyte staining reagent for hematology

barwniki chemiczneGRI 1GRI 6
ITgold025-0073

Colored powder for bakery decoration

barwnik E172GRI 1GRI 6
DEgold864/24-1

Red penetrant dye for crack detection

barwniki (farbmittel)GRI 1GRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification of pigments in carriers

CN code 321290 covers pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-metallic carriers used for paint manufacture, as well as dyes and other colouring matter in forms or packings for retail sale. This includes pigment concentrates (masterbatches), pigment pastes, flexo and offset printing inks not covered by other headings, and retail dye kits. Classification requires identification of the pigment and carrier. Distinction from ready-made paints under headings 3208-3210 is important during customs clearance.

REACH, CLP requirements and industry regulations

Pigments in carriers are subject to REACH for their chemical substances. Pigments containing heavy metals (lead, cadmium, chromium VI) are subject to REACH Annex XVII restrictions. Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) restricts certain organic pigments. A Safety Data Sheet is mandatory for preparations containing hazardous substances. Transport of pigments in powder form may require dust protection measures. Pigments for food contact must comply with FCM regulation.

Trade and customs procedures

Import of pigments under CN code 321290 requires a commercial invoice with product identification, Safety Data Sheet and REACH confirmation. Importers should check current duty rates in TARIC. Major suppliers include China, India and Germany. Pigments are not subject to CBAM or dual-use controls. Distinction between pigments in carriers, ready-made paints and pure pigments under heading 3206 is important for classification.

VOC standards and emission limits

When importing Pigments in carriers (CN 3212 90) into the EU, VOC content regulations under Directive 2004/42/EC must be considered. Decorative paints and automotive refinish products have established VOC limits. CLP classification requires appropriate GHS pictogram labelling on packaging. Pigments containing heavy metals (lead, cadmium, chromium VI) are subject to strict REACH restrictions (Annex XVII). Importers must have SDS sheets and ensure labelling complies with destination country regulations. Conformity testing may include spectrometric analysis for composition verification.

Frequently asked questions

Which metallic pigments are restricted in the EU?
REACH Annex XVII restricts pigments containing lead, cadmium and chromium(VI) compounds. Cadmium pigments are prohibited in certain applications (plastics, paints). Lead pigments are subject to bans in most consumer applications.
Are pigment concentrates (masterbatches) classified under 321290?
Pigment concentrates may be classified under 321290 if they constitute pigments dispersed in a carrier for further processing. Concentrates in plastic carriers may however be classified in Chapter 39 depending on the pigment-to-carrier ratio.
Are pigments for printing inks subject to REACH?
Yes. Pigments used in printing inks are subject to REACH registration as chemical substances. The importer must ensure each pigment is registered with ECHA. Printing inks for food packaging are additionally subject to FCM provisions and Swiss Ordinance.
What VOC limits apply to paints and coatings CN 3212 90?
Paints and coatings under CN code 3212 90 are subject to VOC limits per Directive 2004/42/EC. Matt decorative paints: max 30 g/l, gloss decorative paints: max 100-150 g/l, industrial coatings: limits vary by application.

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