Sheetfed Letterpress Black Ink from Germany
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.
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
• 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