Phthalocyanine Blue-Shade Black Letterpress Ink from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
11.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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