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White Offset Printing Ink

Opaque white ink for offset lithography on paper and board. It qualifies under HTS 3215.19.90 as other printing ink outside black or newsprint specifics. Popular for spot color highlighting in commercial printing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.8%+35.0%36.8%
🇲🇽Mexico1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇨🇦Canada1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇩🇪Germany1.8%+10.0%11.8%
🇯🇵Japan1.8%+10.0%11.8%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

3215.19.90.10News
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3215.19.90.20Flexographic
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3215.19.90.30Gravure
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3215.19.90.40Letterpress
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3215.19.90.50Offset lithographic
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3215.19.90.60Other
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Alternative Classifications

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

3215.19Same rate: 36.8%

If for printing on newsprint

Newsprint-specific inks have dedicated subheadings regardless of color.

3206.20.00Higher: 38.7% vs 36.8%

If synthetic organic pigments only

Unmixed pigments disperse under 3206, not complete inks.

3213.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 36.8%

If in artist's colors form

Set or retail artist sets of inks classify under 3213.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Test opacity and lightfastness; include certificates for quality claims

• Specify offset process to distinguish from other lithographic inks

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