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Carbon Black Pigmented Letterpress Ink from Japan

High-strength black ink using furnace carbon black pigment for letterpress, delivering deep color on matte stocks. Classified in HTS 3215.11.90.40 for its letterpress-specific rheology and pigmentation optimized for relief printing.

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

• Document pigment particle size (20-50nm) confirming print quality for letterpress validation

• Ensure no heavy metal content exceeding 100ppm per CPSC ink safety standards

• Batch test for lightfastness to support durability claims during import valuation