HTS 3213.10.00.00 · Chapter 32
Colors in sets
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 3213.10.00.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 6.5% on the entire set
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A,AU,B…
- Special / FTA rate
- 70% on the entire set
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 32
- Tanning or dyeing extr…
The verdict
At 6.5%, HTS 3213.10.00.00's general duty rate is well above typical US import duties, higher than 79% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 6.5% on the entire set
- General (MFN) rate
- 79th pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 32
- Tanning or dyeing extr…
About HTS 3213.10.00.00
HTS code 3213.10.00.00 classifies imports of: Colors in sets. This line sits within Chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks), Section VI (Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: pcs. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.03.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 3213.10.00.00 is 6.5% on the entire set, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 70% on the entire set applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.03. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 3213.10.00.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 6.5% on the entire set | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 70% on the entire set | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- pcs
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.03.
Related Items in Chapter 32
Quebracho extract
Wattle extract
Tannic acid, containing by weight 50 percent or more of tannic acid
Extracts of canaigre, chestnut, curupay, divi-divi, eucalyptus, gambier, hemlock, larch, mangrove, myrobalan, oak, sumac, tara, urunday or valonia
Other
Aromatic or modified aromatic
Other
Consisting wholly of inorganic subtances
Other
Annato, archil, cochineal, cudbear, litmus, logwood and marigold meal
Frequently Asked Questions
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 3213.10.00.00 classifies under Chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks), Section VI (Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries). The general duty rate of 6.5% on the entire set applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
Related
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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