Waterproof Technical Pen Ink from Japan
Pigment-based ink designed for use in rapidograph and technical pens, offering archival quality and resistance to water. Classified under HTS 3215.90.10.00 specifically as drawing ink for precision drafting and engineering drawings. It provides consistent line widths without clogging pen nibs.
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
• Provide usage demonstrations or technical specs proving pen compatibility to distinguish from printer inks
• Ensure child-resistant packaging for liquid inks containing glycols, per consumer product safety rules
• Declare exact pigment concentration to prevent duties under colorant headings like 3208 if solvent-heavy