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Solid Black Printer Ink Block from Canada

A solid block of black printing ink designed for industrial screen printing presses, melted and applied to textiles or paper substrates. It falls under HTS 3215.19.30.00 as a solid form printing ink other than those specified for specific colors or uses. This classification applies to non-liquid inks used in high-volume printing operations.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

11.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify the ink is truly solid at room temperature (not paste or liquid) to avoid reclassification under liquid ink subheadings

• Include safety data sheets (SDS) documenting VOC content and hazardous materials for customs clearance

• Label packages clearly with ink composition to comply with TSCA chemical import regulations