Calligraphy Ink Pots
Pigmented inks in glass pots, intended for signboard calligraphy. These are artists' colors put up in pots, fitting the tariff item's description of signboard painters' colors in similar forms.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the inks are primarily for writing or drawing rather than signboard painting
Writing or drawing inks may fall under heading 32.15, which covers printing, writing, or drawing inks.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the inks are not classified as writing inks under other headings; provide evidence of their use for signboard painting
• Declare the glass pots as retail packings for artists' colors
• Keep the product's intended use documentation ready for CBSA
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