Letterpress
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Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Products classified under HTS 3215.19.90.40
Soy-Based Letterpress Ink Black
A vegetable oil-based black printing ink specifically formulated for letterpress printing machines, used in high-volume commercial printing. It falls under HTS 3215.19.90.40 as a letterpress printing ink that is neither black nor other specified colors. This classification distinguishes it from offset or flexographic inks due to its compatibility with letterpress relief printing processes.
UV-Curable Letterpress Ink Red
Ultraviolet-curable red ink developed for letterpress printing on paper and board substrates, curing instantly under UV light for fast production. Classified under HTS 3215.19.90.40 as letterpress printing ink, other colors. Its formulation suits the direct transfer method of letterpress unlike solvent-based offset inks.
Water-Based Letterpress Ink Blue
Eco-friendly water-reducible blue printing ink for letterpress applications on absorbent stocks like newsprint. HTS 3215.19.90.40 covers this as other letterpress printing ink. Low-VOC formulation differentiates it from solvent-heavy inks while maintaining letterpress viscosity requirements.
Metallic Gold Letterpress Ink
Bronze powder-based metallic gold ink for letterpress printing, creating luxury foil-like effects on packaging. Falls under HTS 3215.19.90.40 as other letterpress printing ink. Special particle size distribution prevents plate clogging in letterpress systems.
Pantone 300 Letterpress Process Ink
Standardized Pantone 300 blue process ink engineered for consistent color reproduction in letterpress printing. Classified HTS 3215.19.90.40 as letterpress printing ink, other. Meets exact viscosity and tack requirements for relief printing plates.
High-Viscosity Letterpress Varnish Ink
Clear overprint varnish ink for letterpress providing gloss protection on printed sheets. HTS 3215.19.90.40 as other letterpress ink. High viscosity prevents bleeding into relief printing areas.
Opaque White Letterpress Ink
High-opacity titanium dioxide white ink for letterpress underprinting and knockouts. Under HTS 3215.19.90.40 as other letterpress printing ink. Dense pigmentation provides complete coverage on colored stocks.
Fluorescent Letterpress Ink Yellow
Daylight fluorescent yellow ink for letterpress creating high-impact safety signage. HTS 3215.19.90.40 classification for other letterpress inks. Special dye system maintains brightness under printing pressures.
Anti-Setoff Letterpress Ink
Special spray powder-free ink with anti-setoff properties for letterpress book printing. Falls under HTS 3215.19.90.40 as other letterpress printing ink. Polymer additives prevent wet ink transfer between sheets.
Newsprint Letterpress Ink
Low-tack, fast-drying ink optimized for newsprint letterpress web presses. HTS 3215.19.90.40 as letterpress printing ink, other. Mineral oil vehicle system prevents paper show-through.