UV Curable Flexographic Printing Ink from China
A specialized printing ink that cures under ultraviolet light, used in flexographic printing for packaging labels and flexible materials. It falls under HTS 3215.19.90 as a printing ink not specifically covered by other subheadings like black ink or inks for specific uses. This classification applies to its formulation beyond standard categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify ink composition and VOC content for EPA compliance; provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) at customs
• Label containers clearly with ink type, color, and curing method to avoid misclassification