Carbon Black Printing Ink
A high-quality black printing ink formulated with carbon black pigment for offset lithography, used in commercial newspaper and magazine production. It falls under HTS 3215.11.90 as a black printing ink other than crude or similar inks in tablets. This classification applies to refined, ready-to-use inks for high-volume printing presses.
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If color is not black, such as blue or red
Heading 3215.11 covers only black printing inks; other colors fall under 3215.19 for non-black printing inks.
If dispersed in nonaqueous media for paint manufacturing
Chapter notes exclude pigments dispersed in nonaqueous media used for paints from Chapter 32 headings, directing to 3212.
If sold as a chemical preparation for industrial ink blending
Preparations not specifically inks but used in ink production may classify under chemical mixtures in Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify pigment composition and solvent content to avoid reclassification under heading 3212 for paint-like preparations
• Provide printing press compatibility certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for customs clearance
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Pad Printing Black Ink
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