High-Jetness Carbon Black Ink Base from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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 manufacturer specs confirming it's a pigment preparation, not ready-to-use ink, to stay in 3206
• Include safety data sheets for handling carbon black dust during customs inspection
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent misclassification as heading 3212 consumer products