Coldset Newspaper Black Ink from China
Low-tack black ink for coldset offset printing on newsprint, penetrating quickly without drying ovens. HTS 3215.11.90.10 covers this as 'news' black printing ink due to its formulation for non-heatset newspaper runs. Features high pigmentation for sharp text reproduction.
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
• Submit drying/setting time specifications proving coldset properties exclusive to newsprint applications
• Ensure no fluorescent additives, as those shift classification away from standard black news inks
• Document newsprint rub-off tests; poor performance could lead Customs to question 'news' designation