Solid Black Printer Ink Block from Japan
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 — 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
• 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