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Pseudocumene Solvent Grade for Ink Manufacturing from Japan

Solvent-grade pseudocumene specifically distilled for flexographic ink production, a pure cyclic hydrocarbon under HTS 2902.90.10.00. Meets chapter requirements for separate chemically defined compounds used in printing ink formulations.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Provide end-use statement for ink manufacturing to support solvent classification if questioned

• Low water content specification (<0.05%) critical for ink applications; include test data

• Avoid bulk petroleum declarations; specify chemical purity to maintain Chapter 29 status