Sheetfed Offset Metallic Gold Ink from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
61.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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