Newspaper Carbon Black Printing Ink from Japan
A high-speed lithographic printing ink formulated with carbon black pigments for black text on newsprint paper. It falls under HTS 3215.11.90.10 as a black printing ink classified as 'news' ink due to its low-cost, fast-drying properties optimized for high-volume newspaper production. The ink is designed for offset printing presses used in daily news publishing.
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%
Import Tips
• Verify pigment composition meets Chapter 32 definitions for printing inks, excluding chemically defined compounds or retail colorants
• Provide technical data sheets confirming 'news' formulation for fast absorption on uncoated newsprint to avoid reclassification
• Ensure VOC compliance and solvent content documentation, as formulations with >50% solvents may shift to heading 3208