Solid Black Letterpress Ink Slugs from Japan
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.
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
• Heritage printing requires vintage machinery compatibility certification
• Low VOC formulations preferred for artisan markets
• Declare binder type (oil vs vegetable) for environmental compliance