3215.11.30.00/Solid Carbon Black Newsprint Ink Blocks/Japan

Solid Carbon Black Newsprint Ink Blocks from Japan

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 — 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%

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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