Sumi-E Brush Ink from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

11.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Sumi-E Brush Ink from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3215.90.50.00