Sheetfed Letterpress Black Ink from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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