Clear Overprint Varnish Ink from Japan
Transparent protective overprint ink applied after color printing to enhance gloss and scuff resistance on magazines. Falls under HTS 3215.19.90.60 as other printing ink resembling varnish but used in printing sequence. For publications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate from surface coatings via printing method declaration; provide rub test results; store below 20°C to prevent gelling