Carbon Black Printing Ink
A high-pigment carbon black printing ink used in offset lithography for newspapers and commercial prints. It falls under HTS 3215.11.90.60 as a black printing ink not specifically formulated for gravure, flexography, or other excluded processes. This ink provides deep black tones and quick drying on paper substrates.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged for retail sale in sets with printing plates
Retail sets for gravure printing processes fall under the specific gravure subheading rather than general black printing ink.
If contains more than 50% volatile solvents
High-solvent black inks meeting Chapter 32 solvent criteria classify under the solvent-based printing ink heading.
If chemically defined synthetic organic colorant preparation
Pure chemical dye preparations exclude from Chapter 32 printing inks and move to Chapter 38 mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify pigment composition and printing process compatibility to confirm classification under 3215.11; provide technical data sheets
• Ensure VOC content compliance with EPA regulations; include MSDS for customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as gravure ink (3215.11.20) by specifying lithographic end-use in documentation
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UV-Curable Black Printing Ink
Ultraviolet curing black ink for commercial sheetfed and web printing applications. Classified under 3215.11.90.60 as other black printing ink with energy-curable properties. Provides instant cure and high gloss finish.
Industrial Black Screen Printing Ink
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High-Speed Web Black Ink
Heatset black ink for commercial web offset printing presses. HTS 3215.11.90.60 classification for general black printing ink used in magazine production. Optimized for 1000+ fpm press speeds.
Soy-Based Black Printing Ink
Vegetable oil reduced black lithographic ink for environmentally friendly printing. Falls under 3215.11.90.60 as other black printing ink with soy/vegetable oil vehicles. Lower VOC emissions than petroleum-based.
Security Black Printing Ink
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