Nitrocellulose Gravure Printing Ink from Japan
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 — 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
• 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