UV-Curable Letterpress Black Ink from Germany
A radiation-curable black ink designed for high-speed letterpress operations, curing instantly under UV light for non-porous substrates like plastics. Classified in HTS 3215.11.90.40 as it is a specialized black letterpress printing ink, not a general drawing or writing ink.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) detailing photoinitiators and monomers to confirm compliance with TSCA chemical import rules
• Declare curing technology and substrate compatibility to distinguish from conventional solvent inks during classification review
• Ensure packaging prevents light exposure; mislabeled UV inks may be held for hazardous material inspection