Newsprint CMYK Process Ink Set from Germany
A four-color process ink set (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) engineered for rotary offset presses in daily newspaper production. Classified under HTS 3215.19.90.10 as 'news' printing ink due to its newsprint-specific viscosity and rub-off resistance. Excludes chemically defined compounds per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare the complete set together to maintain 'news ink' classification; separate colors risk reclassification
• Provide press compatibility certification (e.g
• for Heidelberg or MAN presses) to support newsprint end-use
• Check for lead content restrictions; many news inks now use soy-based alternatives to meet environmental standards