Sheetfed Letterpress Black Ink

Black ink engineered for sheetfed letterpress presses, with anti-set-off properties for stack handling. HTS 3215.11.90.40 covers this process-specific printing ink, excluding web-fed or rotary variants.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.8%+35.0%36.8%
🇲🇽Mexico1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇨🇦Canada1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇩🇪Germany1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇯🇵Japan1.8%+10.0%11.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3215.19Lower: 11.8% vs 36.8%

If for web-fed rotary letterpress

Press type affects ink transfer, leading to different subheadings for black inks.

3212.10.00Higher: 39.7% vs 36.8%

If in retail tubes under 30ml

Consumer craft inks packed for retail sale classified separately.

3405.90.00Lower: 35% vs 36.8%

If functions primarily as polish

Surface treatment polishes take precedence over incidental printing use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify sheetfed compatibility in commercial invoice to distinguish from web offset inks

Include drying time specs (5-10 sec) confirming letterpress formulation

Package in light-proof 1kg cans to maintain consistency during ocean transit

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