High-Speed News Offset Ink

Fast-drying offset ink designed for coldset newspaper printing, providing excellent newsprint adhesion without set-off. HTS 3215.19.90.10 applies to this 'news' ink optimized for high-volume production presses. Not a chemically defined compound or retail coloring matter.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.8%+35.0%36.8%
🇲🇽Mexico1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇨🇦Canada1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇩🇪Germany1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇯🇵Japan1.8%+10.0%11.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3215Same rate: 36.8%

If for plastic substrate printing

Inks formulated for printing on plastic films or sheets use different subheadings.

3215.19.30Same rate: 36.8%

If containing carbon black >15%

High carbon black content news inks have specific sub-classifications.

3901.30Lower: 15.3% vs 36.8%

If polymer-based with ethyl cellulose binder

Binder-dominant compositions may classify under Chapter 39 polymers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide production volume estimates showing newsprint usage to substantiate classification

Include rub resistance test results as news inks must withstand newsprint handling

Monitor particle size specs; excessive pigment agglomeration can trigger reclassification

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