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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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