Carbon Black Printing Ink from Germany
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.
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
• 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