Liquid Methyl Ester Gum for Printing Inks from Japan
Liquid methyl ester gum serves as a solvent-free plasticizer in lithographic and gravure printing inks. Its low viscosity enables high pigment loading without tack buildup, improving print quality. This product falls under tariff item 3806.30.00 as an ester gum derived from rosin.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Provide a technical data sheet showing the methyl ester gum composition and viscosity for customs classification
• Ensure the product is not classified as a plasticizer under other headings; reference the rosin ester origin
• Verify if the product requires a Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) compliance declaration for industrial chemicals