UV-Curable Black Printing Ink

Ultraviolet curing black ink for commercial sheetfed and web printing applications. Classified under 3215.11.90.60 as other black printing ink with energy-curable properties. Provides instant cure and high gloss finish.

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.

3215.90.10.00Higher: 38.1% vs 36.8%

If sold as drawing or writing ink rather than printing

Non-printing inks like artist pens classify separately from industrial printing formulations.

3206.50.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 36.8%

If inorganic pigment-based luminophore ink

Inorganic coloring preparations for special effects exclude to heading 3206.

3907.99Lower: 16.5% vs 36.8%

If primarily polyester resin vehicle

High resin content may classify as plastics rather than finished printing ink.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include UV lamp compatibility specs and cure speed data in technical documentation

Certify low-odor formulation for food packaging applications per regulatory standards

Avoid classifying as paint (3208-3210) by emphasizing printing-specific rheology

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