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.
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More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If suitable for newsprint
Inks designed for newsprint have a specific subheading, distinguishing from general screen inks.
If synthetic organic pigments in specific dispersion
Certain pigment preparations for printing may classify under 3204 if not fully formulated as ink.
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
• Include lab test results confirming water-based composition to meet environmental import standards
• Ensure manifests specify 'printing ink' not 'dye' to prevent Chapter 32 mix-ups
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