3204Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined:

有機合成着色料（化学的に単一であるかないかを問わない。）、この類の注3の調製品で有機合成着色料をもととしたもの及び蛍光増白剤又はルミノホアとして使用する種類の合成した有機物（化学的に単一であるかないかを問わない。）

HS code 3204 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined:”. This code has 11 subcategories defined below it.

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In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 3204 (Synthetic organic colouring matter, whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter based on synthetic organic colouring matter; synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined:) totaled ¥5B (YoY -6.6%), with a volume of 2,701,030 KG at about ¥1,759/KG. The top import sources are People's Republic of China (29.1%), India (18.4%), Germany (14.1%). Exports totaled ¥5B (YoY +1.9%), with a volume of 1,046,544 KG at about ¥4,742/KG. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (30.0%), Republic of Korea (17.9%), Taiwan (12.5%).

Export (May 2026)

¥5B

YoY: +1.9%

Qty: 1,046,544 KG

Unit price: ¥4,742/KG

Import (May 2026)

¥5B

YoY: -6.6%

Qty: 2,701,030 KG

Unit price: ¥1,759/KG

Top export destinations (2025)

#	Country	Value	Share	Qty	Unit price
1	People's Republic of China	¥19B	30.0%	4,027,832 KG	¥4,665/KG
2	Republic of Korea	¥11B	17.9%	2,040,282 KG	¥5,510/KG
3	Taiwan	¥8B	12.5%	1,367,287 KG	¥5,726/KG
4	United States of America	¥5B	7.2%	975,363 KG	¥4,648/KG
5	Hong Kong	¥3B	4.3%	156,969 KG	¥17,333/KG

Top import sources (2025)

#	Country	Value	Share	Qty	Unit price
1	People's Republic of China	¥17B	29.1%	11,926,081 KG	¥1,398/KG
2	India	¥11B	18.4%	9,264,242 KG	¥1,141/KG
3	Germany	¥8B	14.1%	2,154,431 KG	¥3,745/KG
4	France	¥5B	8.7%	312,301 KG	¥16,001/KG
5	United States of America	¥4B	7.8%	576,852 KG	¥7,737/KG

Subcategories11items

Subheading (6-digit)

320411Disperse dyes and preparations based thereon

Subheading (6-digit)

320412Acid dyes, whether or not premetallised, and preparations based thereon; mordant dyes and preparations based thereon: Ⓘ

Subheading (6-digit)

320413Basic dyes and preparations based thereon Ⓘ

Subheading (6-digit)

320414Direct dyes and preparations based thereon

Subheading (6-digit)

320415Vat dyes (including those usable in that state as pigments) and preparations based thereon

Subheading (6-digit)

320416Reactive dyes and preparations based thereon

Subheading (6-digit)

320417Pigments and preparations based thereon:

Subheading (6-digit)

320418Carotenoid colouring matters and preparations based thereon

Subheading (6-digit)

320419Other, including mixtures of colouring matter of two or more of the subheadings 3204.11 to 3204.19: Ⓘ

Subheading (6-digit)

320420Synthetic organic products of a kind used as fluorescent brightening agents

Subheading (6-digit)

320490Other Ⓘ

Related codes

Other codes in the same classification group

3201Tanning extracts of vegetable origin; tannins and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives:3202Synthetic organic tanning substances; inorganic tanning substances; tanning preparations, whether or not containing natural tanning substances; enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning:3206Other colouring matter; preparations as specified in Note 3 to this Chapter, other than those of heading 32.03, 32.04 or 32.05; inorganic products of a kind used as luminophores, whether or not chemically defined:3207Prepared pigments, prepared opacifiers and prepared colours, vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres and similar preparations, of a kind used in the ceramic, enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder, granules or flakes:3208Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium; solutions as defined in Note 4 to this Chapter:3209Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium:3212Pigments (including metallic powders and flakes) dispersed in non-aqueous media, in liquid or paste form, of a kind used in the manufacture of paints (including enamels); stamping foils; dyes and other colouring matter put up in forms or packings for retail sale:3213Artists', students' or signboard painters' colours, modifying tints, amusement colours and the like, in tablets, tubes, jars, bottles, pans or in similar forms or packings:3214Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for façades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like:3215Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid:

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