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Solid Black Flexographic Ink Pellets from Japan

Pelletized solid black ink for flexographic printing on packaging materials like corrugated boxes and plastic films. Classified under HTS 3215.11.3000 as 'other' solid black printing ink for its solid form and printing application. The pellets dissolve in solvent during press operation.

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

• Include technical specs confirming solid form and printing end-use to prevent misclassification

• Comply with FDA regulations if for food packaging; provide migration test results