Carbon Black Printing Ink from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

11.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Carbon Black Printing Ink from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3215.11.90