Water-Based Screen Printing Ink

Eco-friendly ink formulated with water as the primary solvent for screen printing on textiles and posters. Classified in 3215.19.90 as 'other' printing ink due to its non-standard color or specific application not matching dedicated subheadings. Ideal for high-volume graphic printing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1.8%+35.0%36.8%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1.8%+10.0%11.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1.8%+10.0%11.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany1.8%+10.0%11.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan1.8%+10.0%11.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3215.19.10Lower: 35% vs 36.8%

If suitable for newsprint

Inks designed for newsprint have a specific subheading, distinguishing from general screen inks.

3204.17Lower: 16.5% vs 36.8%

If synthetic organic pigments in specific dispersion

Certain pigment preparations for printing may classify under 3204 if not fully formulated as ink.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 36.8%

If considered a chemical preparation for industrial printing

Some specialized ink mixtures may fall into Chapter 38 as miscellaneous chemical goods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include lab test results confirming water-based composition to meet environmental import standards

β€’ Ensure manifests specify 'printing ink' not 'dye' to prevent Chapter 32 mix-ups