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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly vegetable oil continuous phase
High vegetable oil content may classify as incomplete mixtures under Chapter 15.
If marketed as artist drawing ink
Soy-based inks sold for non-commercial art use classify separately.
If industrial fatty acid preparation
Vegetable oil chemical derivatives exclude from printing ink classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include soy oil content percentage and EPA Method 24 VOC test results
• Verify DFE (Design for Environment) formulation claims with supplier certificates
• Document rub resistance equivalence to petroleum inks for commercial acceptance
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