3215.11.90
Other
This code covers printing ink, specifically black ink categorized as 'other'. Use this code when importing these inks, keeping in mind a general duty of 1.80% applies, though preferential rates may exist for goods from specific countries as detailed in the duty information and chapter notes.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3215.11.90
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 32, which covers organic coloring matter, paints, and inks. Specifically, 3215.11.90 covers printing ink that is black and other than those specifically listed. Further breakdown is available through statistical suffixes 3215.11.90.10 to 3215.11.90.60, which specify the type of printing process the ink is intended for—news, flexographic, gravure, letterpress, offset lithographic, or other—and should be selected based on the ink’s intended use. Note that this classification excludes separate chemical compounds and mixtures covered elsewhere, as detailed in the chapter notes.
| Chapter | Chapter 32 - Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and mastics |
| Section | Section VI - Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
1.80%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The duty for HTS code 3215.11.90 is 1.80% general rate, applicable to shipments from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the US. Several countries (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) qualify for a free (0%) duty rate under specific FTA or preference programs. This special rate applies to all subdivisions (3215.11.90.10 through 3215.11.90.60) as well, contingent on meeting the rules of origin requirements for those programs. Reporting units are kilograms (kg) for both the main code and its subdivisions.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 10%
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Code subdivisions
3215.11.90.10
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: > Printing ink: > Black: > Other > News
3215.11.90.20
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: > Printing ink: > Black: > Other > Other: > Flexographic
3215.11.90.30
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: > Printing ink: > Black: > Other > Other: > Gravure
3215.11.90.40
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: > Printing ink: > Black: > Other > Other: > Letterpress
3215.11.90.50
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: > Printing ink: > Black: > Other > Other: > Offset Lithographic
3215.11.90.60
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: > Printing ink: > Black: > Other > Other: > Other
Chapter & section notes
Chapter notes
Section notes
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