Sheetfed Offset Metallic Gold Ink

Leafing metallic gold ink for sheetfed offset lithography, used for luxury packaging and foiling effects. Though metallic, its non-standard formulation places it in HTS 3215.19.9050 as other offset lithographic ink.

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.

3212.90.00Higher: 38.1% vs 36.8%

If in stamping foil form on supporting sheets

Chapter notes define stamping foils separately under 3212.90 for printing applications.

3215.19.10Lower: 35% vs 36.8%

If for basic non-metallic black offset inks

Standard black is 3215.19.10; specialty metallic gold requires 'other' category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include flake size analysis (e.g

12-20 micron) to confirm lithographic suitability

Separate metallic inks from base inks in documentation to prevent duty evasion claims

Watch for reclassification if used in non-litho processes like screen printing