High-Jetness Carbon Black Ink Base
A specialized preparation of carbon black for use as a base in formulating black printing inks. Classified under HTS 3206.49.40.00 as it's a carbon black-based coloring preparation, not a finished ink or paint dispersion excluded by chapter notes. Ideal for offset and gravure ink production.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further processed into finished printing ink
Completed inks and ink products are classified in heading 3215, not pigment preparations.
If for industrial use as rubber masterbatch carrier
Carbon black pre-dispersions for rubber vulcanization are often chemical preparations in Chapter 38.
If containing carmine or other excluded natural colorants
Preparations with specific natural coloring matter like carmine shift to heading 3207.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Provide manufacturer specs confirming it's a pigment preparation, not ready-to-use ink, to stay in 3206
ā¢ Include safety data sheets for handling carbon black dust during customs inspection
ā¢ Avoid retail packaging to prevent misclassification as heading 3212 consumer products
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Carbon Black Pigment Dispersion for Plastics
A water-based dispersion of carbon black pigment designed for coloring plastic resins and compounds during manufacturing. It falls under HTS 3206.49.40.00 as a preparation based on carbon black used as coloring matter for materials like thermoplastics. This classification applies per chapter note 3 to preparations based on coloring matter.
Aqueous Carbon Black Dispersion for Coatings
Waterborne carbon black pigment concentrate for architectural and industrial coatings. Falls under HTS 3206.49.40.00 as a preparation based on carbon black for coloring any material, explicitly covered by chapter note 3 before paint formulation.
Conductive Carbon Black Powder Preparation
Furnace black with high structure for antistatic plastics and batteries, supplied as wetted powder preparation. Classified in HTS 3206.49.40.00 when primary function is coloring, though also provides conductivity.
Carbon Black for Inkjet Printer Cartridges
Ultra-fine carbon black dispersion prepared specifically for inkjet ink formulations. HTS 3206.49.40.00 applies to this coloring preparation before final ink assembly per chapter notes.
Black Pigment Paste for Textile Printing
Thickened carbon black paste for rotary screen textile printing. This preparation based on carbon black for fabric coloring is covered by HTS 3206.49.40.00 under chapter note 3.
Carbon Black Color Concentrate for PVC
Liquid carbon black concentrate for coloring rigid PVC profiles and films. Classified as HTS 3206.49.40.00 preparation for PVC coloring applications.