Phthalocyanine Blue-Shade Black Letterpress Ink from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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