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%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
• Include UV curing wavelength specs and photoinitiator details in import documentation
• Test for lightfastness compliance if importing for food packaging applications