Recycled Oil News Black Ink from Japan
Sustainable black printing ink using recycled petroleum oils for newspaper production. Classified HTS 3215.11.90.10 as news black ink based on its performance on standard newsprint stocks. Meets green printing certifications for major publishers.
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
• Provide recycled content certification (% post-consumer oil) for preferential tariff treatment
• Verify re-refined oil meets ASTM printing ink specifications
• Document lower VOC emissions vs virgin oil inks for environmental declarations