Solid Carbon Black Newsprint Ink Blocks from China

Large blocks of solid black newsprint ink using high carbon black pigment loading for newspaper presses. HTS 3215.11.3000 applies as 'other' solid black printing ink (non-graphite). Melted for high-speed web offset newspaper production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Test for graphite content; >30% requires 3215.11.20.00 declaration

Provide rub-off and set-off test data for newsprint classification proof

Bulk shipments need proper blocking to prevent melting during transit