Carbon Black Printing Ink from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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