U.S. imports of Printing Ink, Other Than Black (SITC 53329) totaled $35.1M in August 2026, imported from 41 countries.
Importers of Printing Ink, Other Than Black paid $3.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.82% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataColor printing inks—spanning process colors (cyan, magenta, yellow), spot colors, metallic, fluorescent, and specialty security inks—are classified here and serve the packaging, publication, label, and commercial print industries. Formulation chemistry varies widely: alkyd-based, UV-curable, water-based, and electron-beam systems each carry distinct raw-material inputs and rheological profiles that affect both classification and supply-chain sourcing. The breadth of this SITC 53329 heading means that importers dealing in high-value specialty inks (e.g., security or conductive inks) should pay close attention to HTS-level distinctions that may carry different duty treatment.
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1.9K import shipments a month
At the SITC level, metallic and fluorescent printing inks are captured within the 'other than black' printing ink heading. At the HTS level, however, the specific pigment type and carrier medium may direct the product to a more specific subheading. Importers should review the full HTS schedule and consult a customs broker to confirm the correct 10-digit line for specialty formulations.
Standard commercial documentation—commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading—is required. Because many printing inks contain regulated solvents or pigments, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are advisable and may be requested by CBP. If the ink contains hazardous materials subject to DOT or EPA reporting thresholds, additional compliance documentation may be needed before or at entry.
Basic heading 121 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 53329 · $35.1M of $27.5B
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Imports · August 2026
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$35.1MYoY · free account
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$35.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $399.7M of Printing Ink, Other Than Black and exported $395.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.