Vinyl Chloride Gravure Ink Blue

Deep blue gravure printing ink based on vinyl chloride copolymers for publication and magazine printing on web offset presses adapted for gravure. Falls under HTS 3215.19.90.30 as other gravure printing ink. Offers excellent rub resistance and color density.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.8%+35.0%36.8%
🇲🇽Mexico1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇨🇦Canada1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇩🇪Germany1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇯🇵Japan1.8%+10.0%11.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3215Same rate: 36.8%

If formulated specifically for lithographic offset printing

Offset printing inks have separate heading regardless of similar chemistry.

3206.50.00Higher: 41.5% vs 36.8%

If imported as inorganic pigment dispersion without full ink formulation

Unfinished coloring preparations without binders classify under heading 3206.

3215.90.10Higher: 38.1% vs 36.8%

If sold as complete gravure ink drawing sets with pens

Ink sets including drawing instruments classify differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit color match certificates and spectrophotometric data to verify shade consistency

Classify based on intended printing cylinder type (gravure engraved cylinders)

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as flexographic ink which uses different resin systems

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