Solvent Red 135 Ink Concentrate from China
High-strength Solvent Red 135 preparation for flexographic and gravure ink manufacturing, under HTS 3204.19.25.20. This dye provides brilliant red shades in solvent-based printing inks for packaging and labels.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide ink formulation specs showing dye content >90% to qualify under pure solvent dye heading
• Include lightfastness and heat stability data, as CBP may verify industrial printing applications
• Watch for resin content; if >10%, may shift to prepared ink pigments under 3215