Carbon Black Pigmented Offset Litho Ink
Black offset lithographic ink with high carbon black pigment load for deep color in book printing. HTS 3215.11.90.50 covers this as other black printing ink for offset processes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If color printing inks in same process
Non-black offset inks have parallel but distinct subheadings.
If Pure carbon qualifies as elemental carbon under Chapter 28.
If artist's colors or sets
If marketed for artistic use, shifts to artist's materials.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Disclose pigment source to rule out Chapter 28 elemental classifications
• Test rub resistance for quality assurance at ports
• Separate from extender-mixed products excluded by chapter notes
Related Products under HTS 3215.11.90.50
Black Offset Lithographic Printing Ink for Newspapers
This is a specialized black printing ink formulated for offset lithographic presses used in high-volume newspaper production. It falls under HTS 3215.11.90.50 as it is a black offset lithographic ink, distinct from other types like packaging or publication inks in the same category.
High-Viscosity Black Offset Ink for Commercial Brochures
A viscous black ink designed for offset lithographic printing on coated paper for brochures and flyers. Classified under HTS 3215.11.90.50 due to its specific formulation for offset processes, excluding newsprint or packaging variants.
Sheetfed Black Offset Litho Ink for Magazines
Sheetfed black ink optimized for offset lithographic printing on magazine stock, providing sharp contrast and quick drying. It is categorized in HTS 3215.11.90.50 as other black offset lithographic ink, not for news or packaging.
Heatset Black Offset Ink for Web Presses
Heatset black ink for high-speed web offset lithographic printing, curing under heat for publication runs. Falls under HTS 3215.11.90.50 as other black offset lithographic ink per the printing ink hierarchy.
Soy-Based Black Offset Lithographic Ink
Eco-friendly black ink using soy oil as a vehicle for offset lithographic commercial printing. Classified under HTS 3215.11.90.50 for other black offset inks, emphasizing its printing-specific formulation.
UV-Curable Black Offset Ink
Ultraviolet-curable black ink for offset lithographic sheetfed presses, reducing emissions. It is included in HTS 3215.11.90.50 as other black offset lithographic printing ink.