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UV Curable Flexographic Printing Ink from Japan

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 — 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

• 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