Flexographic Water-Based Ink for Corrugated Packaging from China
This flexographic ink is formulated with water-based resins and pigments designed for high-speed printing on corrugated cardboard used in shipping boxes. It falls under HTS 3215.19.90.20 as a specialized printing ink for flexographic processes, not covered by other subheadings like black ink or specific color types. Its low VOC content makes it ideal for sustainable packaging applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify ink composition meets EPA VOC limits; provide lab analysis certificates to avoid misclassification as hazardous material
• Label containers with exact pigment types and solvent percentages to comply with TSCA chemical import regulations