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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%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

• 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

Heatset Letterpress Black Ink from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3215.11.90.40