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Sumi-E Brush Ink from China

Traditional Japanese stick ink ground into liquid for sumi-e brush painting. Liquid form classifies under HTS 3215.90.50.00 as other drawing ink. Soot-based for deep blacks.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Provide grinding instructions to affirm liquid ink status

Cultural heritage declarations aid artistic classification

Avoid glue-heavy formulas resembling excluded compounds