Heatset Letterpress Black Ink from China

Quick-drying black ink for heatset letterpress systems, evaporating solvents in heated chambers post-print. HTS 3215.11.90.40 includes this drying technology variant for letterpress black printing inks.

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

Specify oven temperature range (120-150°C) confirming heatset design

VOC emission data required for CA import permits on heatset technologies

Test flash point (>61°C) for IMDG hazardous goods shipping classification