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Water-Based Screen Printing Ink from Japan

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.

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

• 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