HS HEADING 3215

Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid

HEADING

3215

CHAPTER

32 — Tanning or dyeing extracts; pigments, paints, varnishes, putty

In plain English

This category covers inks used for printing, writing, or drawing, including those that are concentrated or solid. Printing inks are separated into black varieties and all other colors. Any other inks not specifically listed for printing fall into a separate group for writing, drawing, and miscellaneous uses.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

3215.11

Ink; for printing, black, whether or not concentrated or solid

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

Covered items classified under 3215

3215.19Tattoo Equipment— country-by-country customs rules

Chapter 32 classification notes

Chapter 32 contains many DG class 3 flammable liquids (alcohol-based paints) and class 6 toxic substances (heavy-metal pigments). Personal-quantity art supplies clear as routine; commercial imports need MSDS.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Cosmetic colourants under Chapter 33 not 32; food colourings under Chapter 32 with E-number additive labelling.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 32

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