HS Heading 3212
Pigments (metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media in liquid or paste form, as used in manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils, dyes etc in forms, packing for retail sale
2 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints and varnishes; putty; inks). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32121000 | Stamping Foils | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 32129000 | PIGMENTS(INCL.METALIC..) DISPERSED IN NON AQUEOUS MEDIA..,EXCL. STAMPING FOILS | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 664,237,301 (1,786,888 kg) under this heading, across 2 of its 2 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 2 | 238,871 kg | BDT 97,239,405 |
| January 2026 | 2 | 198,490 kg | BDT 79,162,809 |
| February 2026 | 2 | 249,239 kg | BDT 79,468,488 |
| March 2026 | 2 | 308,576 kg | BDT 123,834,782 |
| April 2026 | 2 | 438,205 kg | BDT 177,516,956 |
| May 2026 | 2 | 353,507 kg | BDT 107,014,861 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
Bonded imports. A further BDT 51,426,342 (44,398 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 7.2% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.