Newsprint Black Lithographic Ink

Low-tack black ink formulated for high-speed lithographic newsprint presses. Falls under HTS 3215.11.90.60 as other black printing ink for newspaper production. Features newsink-specific drying properties and minimal set-off.

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.

3215.11.90.30Same rate: 36.8%

If for letterpress printing instead of lithographic

Letterpress black inks have separate statistical suffixes within the 'other' black ink category.

3212.90.00Higher: 38.1% vs 36.8%

If sold in retail packaging under 8 oz containers

Small retail quantities of printing ink classify under artists' materials and writing inks.

3801.10.10.00Higher: 38.7% vs 36.8%

If artificial graphite-based conductive ink

Graphite artificial products exclude from Chapter 32 inks.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide press speed and paper absorption test data to validate newsprint-specific formulation

Comply with FDA indirect food contact regulations if used on food packaging wrappers

Document ink yield and coverage rates to prevent undervaluation disputes

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