Carbon Black Printing Ink from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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