HS Code 3206.20.10 — Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter (excluding those of heading 32.03, 32.04 or 32.05); inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores,

HS Code 3206.20.10: Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter (excluding those of heading 32.03, 32.04 or 32.05); inorganic products of a kind used as
luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: Pigments and preparations based on chrome oxide green, lead
chromate, zinc chromate, barium chromate or strontium chromate,
inorganic pigments of the following description and International
Colour Index Numbers:- C.I. Pigment, Yellow 34, No. 77603- C.I.
Pigment, Yellow 34, No. 77600- C.I. Pigment, Red 104, No. 77605-
C.I. Pigment, Red 104 and 84:4, No. 77605 and No. 15865- C.I.
Pigment, Green 15, No. 77603 and No. 77520- C.I. Pigment, Green
13, No. 77603 and No. 74200- C.I. Pigment, Green 17, No. 77288-
C.I. Pigment, Yellow 32, No. 77839- C.I. Pigment, Yellow 36, No.
77955

HS Code 3206.20.10 covers Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter (excluding those of heading 32.03, 32.04 or 32.05); inorganic products of a kind used as
luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: Pigments and preparations based on chrome oxide green, lead
chromate, zinc chromate, barium chromate or strontium chromate,
inorganic pigments of the following description and International
Colour Index Numbers:- C.I. Pigment, Yellow 34, No. 77603- C.I.
Pigment, Yellow 34, No. 77600- C.I. Pigment, Red 104, No. 77605-
C.I. Pigment, Red 104 and 84:4, No. 77605 and No. 15865- C.I.
Pigment, Green 15, No. 77603 and No. 77520- C.I. Pigment, Green
13, No. 77603 and No. 74200- C.I. Pigment, Green 17, No. 77288-
C.I. Pigment, Yellow 32, No. 77839- C.I. Pigment, Yellow 36, No.
77955 under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. SARS uses this code to classify Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter (excluding those of heading 32.03, 32.04 or 32.05); inorganic products of a kind used as
luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: Pigments and preparations based on chrome oxide green, lead
chromate, zinc chromate, barium chromate or strontium chromate,
inorganic pigments of the following description and International
Colour Index Numbers:- C.I. Pigment, Yellow 34, No. 77603- C.I.
Pigment, Yellow 34, No. 77600- C.I. Pigment, Red 104, No. 77605-
C.I. Pigment, Red 104 and 84:4, No. 77605 and No. 15865- C.I.
Pigment, Green 15, No. 77603 and No. 77520- C.I. Pigment, Green
13, No. 77603 and No. 74200- C.I. Pigment, Green 17, No. 77288-
C.I. Pigment, Yellow 32, No. 77839- C.I. Pigment, Yellow 36, No.
77955 for all import and export customs declarations.

Customs Duty Rate

The customs duty rate for HS Code 3206.20.10 is 10%. Duty is calculated on the FOB customs value (the goods value at the point of loading onto the carrier; international freight and insurance are not part of the duty base). Import VAT is then 15% of the Added Tax Value (ATV) — customs value + 10% uplift (for non-SACU origin; nil for BLNS countries) + non-rebated duty.

What Falls Under HS Code 3206.20.10?

This tariff heading covers Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter (excluding those of heading 32.03, 32.04 or 32.05); inorganic products of a kind used as
luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: Pigments and preparations based on chrome oxide green, lead
chromate, zinc chromate, barium chromate or strontium chromate,
inorganic pigments of the following description and International
Colour Index Numbers:- C.I. Pigment, Yellow 34, No. 77603- C.I.
Pigment, Yellow 34, No. 77600- C.I. Pigment, Red 104, No. 77605-
C.I. Pigment, Red 104 and 84:4, No. 77605 and No. 15865- C.I.
Pigment, Green 15, No. 77603 and No. 77520- C.I. Pigment, Green
13, No. 77603 and No. 74200- C.I. Pigment, Green 17, No. 77288-
C.I. Pigment, Yellow 32, No. 77839- C.I. Pigment, Yellow 36, No.
77955. All importers and exporters must use this code on SARS customs declarations (SAD500), commercial invoices, and shipping documents.

How to Import or Export Under HS Code 3206.20.10

To move goods under HS Code 3206.20.10 across South African borders, you must be registered with SARS as an importer or exporter. JLog’s TradeReady service handles SARS registration. Once registered, a customs declaration is lodged by you or a licensed broker.

JLog Customs Clearance for HS Code 3206.20.10

JLog provides customs clearance for goods under HS Code 3206.20.10. We handle the full SARS submission — from checking documents to lodging declarations and managing SARS queries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS Code 3206.20.10 used for?
HS Code 3206.20.10 is the official tariff code for Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter (excluding those of heading 32.03, 32.04 or 32.05); inorganic products of a kind used as
luminophores, whether or not chemically defined: Pigments and preparations based on chrome oxide green, lead
chromate, zinc chromate, barium chromate or strontium chromate,
inorganic pigments of the following description and International
Colour Index Numbers:- C.I. Pigment, Yellow 34, No. 77603- C.I.
Pigment, Yellow 34, No. 77600- C.I. Pigment, Red 104, No. 77605-
C.I. Pigment, Red 104 and 84:4, No. 77605 and No. 15865- C.I.
Pigment, Green 15, No. 77603 and No. 77520- C.I. Pigment, Green
13, No. 77603 and No. 74200- C.I. Pigment, Green 17, No. 77288-
C.I. Pigment, Yellow 32, No. 77839- C.I. Pigment, Yellow 36, No.
77955 under the South African Harmonised Tariff Schedule. It appears on all customs declarations for these goods.

What duty do I pay on HS Code 3206.20.10?
The customs duty rate is 10%. Plus 15% VAT on import. Contact JLog for a full landed cost calculation including all applicable levies.

Do I need a customs broker for HS Code 3206.20.10?
Not legally, but most importers use one to ensure correct filing. JLog can clear goods under HS Code 3206.20.10 on your behalf.

Last updated: 2026. Source: SARS Harmonised Tariff Schedule.

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