Solid Black Letterpress Ink Slugs
Slug-shaped solid black ink for traditional letterpress printing on book covers and packaging. HTS 3215.11.3000 covers as solid black printing ink 'other' for relief printing applications. Heated for application to raised type and plates.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used for stamping book covers
Stamping foils and inks have specific retail definitions in notes.
If bone black or ivory black based
Traditional letterpress often uses specific animal blacks.
If vegetable oil-based without synthetic pigments
High vegetable oil content may classify as incomplete oils.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Heritage printing requires vintage machinery compatibility certification
• Low VOC formulations preferred for artisan markets
• Declare binder type (oil vs vegetable) for environmental compliance
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