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Opaque Zinc Oxide Printing Ink Base from Germany

High-hiding zinc oxide dispersion for white ink formulations in flexography. Classifies under HTS 3206.49.30.00 as coloring preparation before final ink mixing. Essential for achieving solid white coverage.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Grind gauge and Hegman gauge specs prove proper dispersion for coloring use

• Distinguish from finished inks (3215) by selling as color concentrate only

• REACH registration needed for EU destinations due to zinc compounds