Carbon Black Pigmented Offset Litho Ink from Japan
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.
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
• 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