Industrial Aromatic Extract for Ink Production from China
This coal tar aromatic extract, distilling 65%+ at 250°C, serves as a solvent in printing ink formulations requiring high solvency for resins and pigments. Aromatic content exceeds non-aromatics, fitting HTS 2707.50.00.00. It enables fast drying and pigment dispersion in inks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document distillation range and aromatic assay to differentiate from petroleum solvents
• Include FDA compliance if used in packaging inks contacting food
• Test for color stability (Saybolt/APHA) to meet ink formulation specifications