Flint Group Aquastar Black Gravure Ink

Water-based black gravure ink from Flint Group, optimized for food packaging on cellophane and polyethylene films. It offers low odor and high scuff resistance suitable for high-speed printing. Fits HTS 3215.11.90.30 as 'other' black gravure printing ink.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.8%+35.0%36.8%
🇲🇽Mexico1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇨🇦Canada1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇩🇪Germany1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇯🇵Japan1.8%+10.0%11.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3215.90.10Higher: 38.1% vs 36.8%

If sold as a drawing or writing ink variant

Non-printing inks like artist gravure formulations go to other ink categories.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 36.8%

If imported as a chemical preparation for further ink manufacturing

Unfinished ink bases are chemical mixtures, not final printing inks.

3212.90.00Higher: 38.1% vs 36.8%

If in retail packaging under 8 kg containers

Small retail packs of inks shift to heading 3212.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure FDA compliance certification for food-contact inks with proper migration testing

Declare exact pigment concentration to prevent misclassification as a color preparation under 3203

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