Sumi-E Brush Ink from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide grinding instructions to affirm liquid ink status
• Cultural heritage declarations aid artistic classification
• Avoid glue-heavy formulas resembling excluded compounds