Soy-Based Newspaper Black Ink from Japan
Environmentally friendly black printing ink using soy oil vehicles for newspaper offset lithography. Classified HTS 3215.11.90.10 as news black ink due to its newsprint-specific viscosity and drying profile. Reduces VOC emissions compared to petroleum-based alternatives.
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
• Certify vegetable oil content percentage; high soy may affect viscosity classification
• Provide biodegradability test results for eco-friendly claims during Customs review
• Ensure color fastness specs match newsprint requirements to avoid magazine ink reclassification