Color News Ink for Tabloids from Japan
Vivid spot color ink for tabloid newspaper sections, balanced for newsprint's high absorbency and fast press speeds. Classified as HTS 3215.19.90.10 'news' printing ink due to its newspaper-specific rheology. Excludes mastics or asphalt derivatives per chapter notes.
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
• Specify tabloid press compatibility (e.g
• 20-24 pages per hour) in commercial invoices
• Ensure color consistency certification to avoid shade variation disputes
• Declare as 'news only' to prevent confusion with magazine or book inks