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HTS Code · Chapter 32 · Updated Oct 21, 2026

3215.11.90.40Letterpress

HTS Code 3215.11.90.40 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesTanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and masticsPrinting ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid:Printing ink:Black:OtherOther:Letterpress in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 3215.11.90.40

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026

China
Total duty
39.3%
$3,930.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
39.77%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$13,977.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty1.8%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

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Base Duty Rates for 3215.11.90.40

Set at 3215.11.90 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
1.8%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
AAUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
10%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China39.3%
  • Mexico11.8%
  • Canada11.8%
  • Vietnam14.3%
  • Germany10%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 21, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 3215.11.90.40 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from China pay 39.3% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
39.3%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China1.8%
  • Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31
39.3%
Mexico1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55
11.8%0% with USMCA
Canada1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29
11.8%0% with USMCA
Vietnam1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84
14.3%
Germany1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.2%9903.05.39
10%
Japan1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10.7%9903.05.49
12.5%
South Korea1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10.7%9903.05.71
12.5%
Taiwan1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.2%9903.05.76
10%
India1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44
11.8%
Ireland1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.2%9903.05.39
10%
Italy1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.2%9903.05.39
10%
Switzerland1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10.7%9903.05.74
12.5%
Thailand1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77
14.3%
Malaysia1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54
11.8%
United Kingdom1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81
11.8%
France1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor8.2%9903.05.39
10%
Indonesia1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45
11.8%
Brazil1.8%
  • Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27
39.3%
Bangladesh1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26
11.8%
Cambodia1.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28
11.8%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from China pay 39.3% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Mexico pay 11.8% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Canada pay 11.8% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Vietnam pay 14.3% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.2%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.7%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.7%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.2%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from India pay 11.8% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.2%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.2%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.7%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Thailand pay 14.3% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Malaysia pay 11.8% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from United Kingdom pay 11.8% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from France pay 10% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (8.2%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Indonesia pay 11.8% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Brazil pay 39.3% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Bangladesh pay 11.8% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Cambodia pay 11.8% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 3215.11.90.40 From

In 2025 the US imported $3M of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40), up 23% on 2024, mostly from Taiwan (50%), Japan (40%) and United Kingdom (7%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
Taiwan$2M50%57%10%
Japan$1M40%6%12.5%
United Kingdom$200K7%33%11.8%
Canada$77K3%166%11.8%0% with USMCA
Switzerland$5K0%50%12.5%
Sweden$3K0%New10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 3215.11.90.40 cover?

HTS code 3215.11.90.40 covers letterpress, classified under Chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints, varnishes, putty and mastics) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 1.8%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 3215.11.90.40?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 3215.11.90.40 is 1.8%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 10%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from China?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from China pay 39.3% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Vietnam pay 14.3% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Mexico?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of letterpress (HTS 3215.11.90.40) from Mexico pay 11.8% in duties: the 1.8% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 3215.11.90.40 from?

In 2025 the US imported $3M of letterpress under HTS 3215.11.90.40, mostly from Taiwan (50%), Japan (40%) and United Kingdom (7%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 3215.11.90.40?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 3215.11.90.40 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.

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