Low-Rub Newspaper Ink from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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