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3215.19.90.40/Soy-Based Letterpress Ink Black/Japan

Soy-Based Letterpress Ink Black from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• Verify ink formulation meets EPA VOC emission standards and provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for customs clearance

• Label packages with exact color, base (soy/vegetable), and 'for letterpress use only' to avoid reclassification

Soy-Based Letterpress Ink Black from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3215.19.90.40