UV-Curable Letterpress Ink Red from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• Include UV curing wavelength specs and photoinitiator details in import documentation
• Test for lightfastness compliance if importing for food packaging applications