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Blue Line Drafting Ink from Japan

Opaque blue ink for blueline drafting and architectural renderings, compatible with ammonia-process reproduction. Falls under HTS 3215.90.10.00 as specialized drawing ink for professional blueprint work. Offers high opacity on vellum and tracing paper.

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 blueprints or samples showing use in diazo reproduction processes for classification proof

• Declare VOC content accurately for environmental compliance during import clearance

• Use 'drawing ink' explicitly on invoices to differentiate from general colorants