Soy-Based Black Printing Ink from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
11.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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