Phthalocyanine Blue-Shade Black Letterpress Ink
A blue-shade black ink using phthalocyanine derivatives for letterpress, offering cooler tone for editorial printing. Falls under HTS 3215.11.90.40 as standard black letterpress ink regardless of pigment nuance.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If disperse dye content dominates formulation
Synthetic organic coloring matter prepared for dyeing classified in heading 3204.
If white or colored inks, not pure black
Subheading 3215.21 covers non-black printing inks by color definition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Color match certification (Delta E <2.0) supports shade claims during customs exam
• Declare synthetic dye content excluding Chapter 32 tannin derivative exclusions
• Monitor EU dye import quotas that may affect US transshipment routes
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