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Screen Printing Black Textile Ink

Screen printing black textile ink, a plastisol-based formulation used for printing designs on cotton t-shirts and apparel. It is classified under 3215.11.00 as black printing ink, specifically for textile graphics, and is not a crude or unprepared form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3215.19.00Same rate: Free

If the ink is a colour other than black

Other colours of printing ink fall under this item.

3208.90.10Same rate: Free

If the ink is a solution in a volatile organic solvent with solvent weight over 50%

Chapter note 4 classifies such solutions under heading 32.08.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm the plastisol ink complies with Canadian textile printing standards

β€’ Provide a detailed product description to CBSA to avoid misclassification

β€’ Check if the ink requires any special handling due to its plasticizer content