3215.19.90.50/Sheetfed Offset Metallic Gold Ink/Japan

Sheetfed Offset Metallic Gold Ink from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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