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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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