Solid Black Printer Ink Block for Offset Printing from Japan
A solid block of black printing ink designed for offset lithography presses, melted and mixed with dampening solution before use. It falls under HTS 3215.11.3000 as 'other' solid black printing ink, excluding fountain solutions. This form allows for easy storage and precise color matching in commercial printing operations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify ink composition meets VOC limits; provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for customs clearance
• Declare exact pigment concentration and solvent content to avoid reclassification as liquid ink