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
11.8%
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
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