Sheetfed Offset Metallic Gold Ink from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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