Web Press News Black Ink from China
High-volume black printing ink for rotary web offset presses printing daily newspapers. Falls under HTS 3215.11.90.10 as 'other' black news ink, optimized for continuous high-speed production on porous newsprint. Contains specialized resins for ink-water balance.
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
• Provide production volume specs showing suitability for web press speeds >1000 ft/min
• Include safety data sheets confirming non-hazardous classification for bulk ink shipments
• Avoid generic 'black ink' labeling; specify 'news' end-use to prevent broader printing ink classification