Thermochromic Color-Changing Printing Ink from Japan
Temperature-sensitive ink that changes color when heated, used for novelty packaging and security labels in flexographic printing. Under HTS 3215.19.90.60 as other specialty printing ink. Popular for beverage labels.
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 activation temperature range documentation; test for reversibility cycles; avoid extreme temperature exposure during shipping