Low-VOC Letterpress Black Ink from China
An environmentally friendly black ink for letterpress with reduced volatile organic compounds, suitable for indoor printing operations. It qualifies under HTS 3215.11.90.40 as a compliant black letterpress printing ink, not a paint or general preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide third-party VOC testing results (<250 g/L) to expedite customs and EPA review
• Label as 'Low-VOC Letterpress Ink' with exact formulation to prevent generic ink misclassification
• Check state-specific air quality import restrictions beyond federal HTS rules