Metallic Effect Printing Ink
Printing ink containing metallic pigments for shimmer effects on labels and cards. Falls under 3215.19.90 as other printing ink not limited to standard categories. Used in premium packaging and promotional materials.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for retail sale in small packings
Retail-packaged inks, including stamping foils, move to 3212 per chapter definition.
If inorganic pigments used as luminophores
Chapter notes exclude certain inorganic colorants from printing inks to 3206.
If containing precious metal powders
Precious metal imitations or powders classify under Chapter 71.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide pigment analysis to confirm metallic content isn't precious metal under Chapter 71
• Use HTS-specific invoices to prevent confusion with stamping foils
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