Soy-Based Black Offset Ink from Japan
Eco-friendly black printing ink using soy oil as a vehicle, designed for sheet-fed offset printing on coated paper stocks. Classified under HTS 3215.11.90 as other black printing ink, distinct from crude forms due to its refined formulation for professional use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label with exact VOC content and soy percentage for environmental compliance and accurate duty assessment
• Include end-use statements confirming use in offset presses to prevent classification as drawing ink