Bulk Carbon News Ink

Concentrated paste black ink with high carbon loading for dilution in newspaper pressrooms. Falls under HTS 3215.11.90.10 as other black news printing ink for its newsprint-specific rheology. Supplied in 1-5 gallon containers for large publishers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.8%+35.0%36.8%
🇲🇽Mexico1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇨🇦Canada1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇩🇪Germany1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇯🇵Japan1.8%+10.0%11.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

3215.19.10.00Lower: 35% vs 36.8%

If not specifically black or news-designated

Other color/concentrated printing inks have separate subheadings.

2803.00.00Lower: 35% vs 36.8%

If carbon black pigment separated from vehicle

Pure carbon blacks classify as elemental carbon under heading 2803.

3814.00.50Higher: 41% vs 36.8%

If for organic composite solvents and thinners

Ink thinning preparations lacking pigment classify under organic composites.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify dilution ratios (typically 15-25%) proving pressroom news ink usage

Carbon black safety data required; nanoparticle content may trigger additional regs

Pallet configuration docs needed for bulk liquid hazmat declarations

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