2823.00.00.00 - Titanium oxides

Category 2823.00.00.00 encompasses titanium oxides, a group of inorganic chemical compounds with the general formula TiO₂. This classification includes various forms of titanium dioxide, such as anatase, rutile, and brookite, in their purified or unpurified states. These compounds are primarily recognized for their excellent pigmentary properties, offering opacity and whiteness, which makes them widely used in paints, coatings, plastics, paper, inks, and even cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

As a leaf node within Chapter 28, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the focus for classification within 2823.00.00.00 is on ensuring the product is indeed a titanium oxide and not a related titanium compound or a finished product containing titanium oxide. For example, while titanium dioxide is a pigment, this code specifically classifies the raw chemical compound itself, not formulated paints or plastic masterbatches where titanium dioxide is a component. Distinguishing it from other Chapter 28 entries would involve confirming the absence of other elements or compounds that would trigger a different heading, such as titanium carbides or titanium halides.