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

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.

3215Same rate: 36.8%

If color printing inks in same process

Non-black offset inks have parallel but distinct subheadings.

2803.00.00Lower: 35% vs 36.8%

If Pure carbon qualifies as elemental carbon under Chapter 28.

3213.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 36.8%

If artist's colors or sets

If marketed for artistic use, shifts to artist's materials.

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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

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