Mineral Oil Letterpress Black Ink from Mexico
Black printing ink using refined mineral oils as the vehicle, ideal for letterpress on book paper with controlled drying. HTS 3215.11.90.40 applies to this non-aromatic hydrocarbon-based letterpress ink, separate from synthetic or vegetable oil variants.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
11.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Certify mineral oil purity to meet REACH-equivalent standards; contaminated oils trigger Chapter 27 review
• Include rheology data showing letterpress tack range (18-25 cm) for classification support
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain petroleum-derived ink components from specific origins