3206.11.00.00 - Containing 80 percent or more by weight of titanium dioxide calculated on the dry matter

This HTS category, 3206.11.00.00, specifically covers pigments and preparations that are predominantly composed of titanium dioxide. The defining characteristic for inclusion here is that the product must contain 80 percent or more by weight of titanium dioxide, calculated on a dry matter basis. These are inorganic compounds primarily used for their coloring properties, opacity, and UV-blocking capabilities across a wide range of industrial applications.

This subcategory is distinguished from its sibling, 3206.19.00.00 ("Other"), by the precise quantitative threshold of titanium dioxide content. While 3206.11.00.00 is reserved for those products meeting the 80% minimum, 3206.19.00.00 encompasses other pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide that do not meet this specific concentration. Therefore, the key differentiator is the precise percentage of titanium dioxide by weight.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification under 3206.11.00.00 is final based on the established criteria of containing 80% or more by weight of titanium dioxide, calculated on the dry matter. Examples of products falling into this category might include titanium dioxide pigments used in paints, coatings, plastics, paper, and cosmetics, provided they meet the specified concentration requirement.