Solid Black UV Curable Ink Sticks

Solid stick form black ink that cures under ultraviolet light for sheetfed offset printing. Falls under HTS 3215.11.3000 as 'other' solid black printing ink despite UV-reactive monomers. Provides instant drying for high-speed commercial printing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1.8%+35.0%36.8%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1.8%+10.0%11.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1.8%+10.0%11.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany1.8%+10.0%11.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan1.8%+10.0%11.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3215.19Lower: 11.8% vs 36.8%

If imported in liquid monomer form

UV inks predominantly liquid; solid form determines subheading.

3208.90.00.00Higher: 38.2% vs 36.8%

If solvent-based varnish exceeds 50% weight

Chapter note (d) reclassifies high-solvent solutions to heading 3208.

3907.99Lower: 16.5% vs 36.8%

If primarily synthetic resins without pigments

Unpigmented printing varnishes classified as plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Declare photoinitiator content; high levels may affect chemical classification

β€’ UV inks require special ventilation labeling for hazardous material handling

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