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Heatset Letterpress Black Ink from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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