Solvent-Based Gravure Printing Ink from Japan
High-performance ink for rotogravure printing on plastic films and foils, featuring fast-drying solvents for high-speed production. Falls under HTS 3215.19.90.60 as other printing ink not covered by color-specific or basic black subheadings. Common in food packaging.
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
• Provide toluene/xylene content analysis for hazmat declarations; obtain FDA compliance letters for food-contact packaging inks; avoid misdeclaration as lower-duty paints