What HS code 3215.11 covers
HS code 3215.11 classifies ink; for printing, black, whether or not concentrated or solid. It is a subheading of heading 3215 (Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid), in chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks), section VI of the Harmonized System. These six digits are identical in every country that uses the HS.
Classification path
Import duty for 3215.11
Base MFN rate only. Section 301 and 2025 IEEPA tariffs can stack on top for goods from China.
Source: HTSUS / CBP
Erga-omnes (third-country) MFN rate. Import VAT of 17 to 27 percent by country, and any anti-dumping measures, apply separately.
Source: TARIC
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Related codes in heading 3215
Not quite the right fit? These subheadings sit under the same heading and are the most common alternatives to 3215.11.
- 3215.19 Ink; for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid
- 3215.90 Ink; writing, drawing and other inks, n.e.c. in heading no. 3215, whether or not concentrated or solid
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A 6-digit subheading still covers a range of products. The wrong code at the border can mean overpaying duty, a delayed shipment, or a penalty. Describe your exact item and HS Mate confirms whether 3215.11 is right, with the duty rate and an audit trail your customs broker can accept.