Newsprint CMYK Process Ink Set from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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