Heat-Resistant Gravure Ink Black from China
Carbon black-based heat-resistant gravure ink for printing on heat-sealable films used in retorted food pouches. HTS 3215.19.90.30 for specialized gravure applications. Withstands retort processing up to 121°C.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Submit retort test results (time/temperature/pressure) confirming performance
• Declare exact particle size distribution of carbon black pigment
• Monitor for reclassification as ceramic colorant if extreme temperature rated