3215.11.90.40/Low-VOC Letterpress Black Ink/Japan

Low-VOC Letterpress Black Ink from Japan

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 — 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%

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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