3213.10.00.00 - Colors in sets

This HTS category, 3213.10.00.00, specifically covers "Colors in sets." This designation applies to artists', students', or signboard painters' colors, as well as modifying tints, amusement colors, and similar items when presented in organized collections or sets. Such sets are typically packaged together, such as in a box, case, or tray, and contain multiple individual color units. Examples include watercolor paint sets, oil paint sets, acrylic paint sets, or pastels, where the distinct colors are grouped for coordinated use.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 3213.90.00.00 ("Other"), by the manner of presentation. While the sibling category encompasses individual colors or colors sold in similar forms but not as an organized set, 3213.10.00.00 is reserved for those instances where multiple colors are intentionally packaged and marketed together as a unit. The key criterion is the "set" format, implying a collection of diverse colors intended for a unified artistic or decorative purpose.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 3213.10.00.00 hinges on determining whether the colors are indeed presented as a set, as opposed to being sold individually or in a non-organized assortment. The physical form of the individual colors (tablets, tubes, jars, etc.) is secondary to their inclusion within a cohesive set.