White Offset Printing Ink
White offset printing ink, an opaque formulation for spot colour highlighting in commercial lithographic printing on paper and board. It is classified under 3215.19.00 as 'other' printing ink, not being black or a newsprint-specific ink.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ink were black instead of white
Black inks are classified under a different subheading.
If the product is an ink for writing or drawing
This subheading covers non-printing inks.
If the product is a prepared pigment for ceramic or glass decoration
Such pigments are excluded from printing ink classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the ink is not a pigment dispersed in a non-aqueous medium for paint manufacture, which would fall under heading 32.12
• Provide a technical datasheet to the CBSA showing the ink's use in printing
• If the ink contains titanium dioxide, ensure it complies with Canadian food packaging regulations if used for food contact materials
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