Solid Black Printer Ink Block from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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