Low-Rub Newspaper Ink from Japan
Anti-set-off ink formulation for newspapers, minimizing ink transfer during stacking and distribution. HTS 3215.19.90.10 'news' classification based on its newsprint-specific low-tack properties. Not an extender for oil paints or stamping foil per definitions.
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
• Include set-off test data from ISO 2836 standards to validate news ink properties
• Specify newsprint gsm range (40-48 gsm) compatibility in technical specs
• Avoid bulk imports without end-user letters; customs may question non-newsprint use