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Flexographic Black Ink for Corrugated Boxes from Japan

Water-based black flexo ink optimized for printing on corrugated cardboard for shipping boxes. Falls under HTS 3215.11.90 as other black printing ink, formulated for high adhesion on recycled board.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

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