High-Tack Letterpress Black Ink for Newsprint from Germany
A high-tack black ink optimized for letterpress printing on uncoated newsprint, offering excellent ink transfer from raised plates without smearing. It is covered by HTS 3215.11.90.40 as a black printing ink specifically for letterpress processes, excluding packaging or writing inks.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide end-use statement confirming newsprint application to avoid bulk ink reclassification
• Test for Chapter 32 exclusions like luminophores; news inks rarely qualify but documentation prevents scrutiny
• Comply with FDA indirect food contact rules if used on food wrappers, requiring additional migration testing