3215.19.90
Other
This code covers printing inks and other related inks, whether concentrated or solid. Use this code for classifying these inks when importing, keeping in mind duty rates are generally 1.8% but may be free for goods from eligible countries with which the U.S. has trade agreements, as detailed in the chapter notes.

Detailed information for HTS Code 3215.19.90
AI Summary
This tariff classification falls within Chapter 32, which covers organic coloring matter, inks, and related products. Specifically, 3215.19.90 covers printing ink, writing or drawing ink, and other inks not elsewhere specified or included, and this code represents “other” types of printing ink. Several subdivisions exist to further specify the type of printing ink, including news ink (3215.19.90.10), flexographic ink (3215.19.90.20), gravure ink (3215.19.90.30), letterpress ink (3215.19.90.40), offset lithographic ink (3215.19.90.50), and other inks (3215.19.90.60); choose the appropriate statistical suffix based on the specific type of ink being reported. Note that Chapter 32 excludes certain chemically defined compounds and preparations, as well as products used as extenders in oil paints.
| 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 3215.19.90 is 1.80% general rate, applicable to imports not qualifying for special rates. Several countries (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) have a free (0%) duty rate if the goods qualify under eligible FTA or preference programs. This duty structure applies uniformly to all subdivisions including 3215.19.90.10 through 3215.19.90.60. Reporting units are in kilograms (kg). There is no specified information on other special rates or requirements.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 10%
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Code subdivisions
3215.19.90.10
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: > Printing ink: > Other: > Other > News
3215.19.90.20
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: > Printing ink: > Other: > Other > Other: > Flexographic
3215.19.90.30
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: > Printing ink: > Other: > Other > Other: > Gravure
3215.19.90.40
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: > Printing ink: > Other: > Other > Other: > Letterpress
3215.19.90.50
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: > Printing ink: > Other: > Other > Other: > Offset lithographic
3215.19.90.60
Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid: > Printing ink: > Other: > Other > Other: > Other
Chapter & section notes
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