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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, 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