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Nitrocellulose Gravure Printing Ink from Germany

A solvent-based gravure ink formulated with nitrocellulose resins for high-speed printing on flexible packaging films like BOPP and PET. It is classified under HTS 3215.19.90.30 as a gravure printing ink not suitable for newspaper or packaging printing on corrugated board. Provides excellent print quality and adhesion on plastic substrates.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify ink formulation meets gravure process requirements and provide technical data sheets to CBP for classification confirmation

• Ensure VOC content compliance with EPA regulations and include MSDS for hazardous material declarations

• Label containers with exact color shade, solvent composition, and 'For gravure printing only' to avoid misclassification