IMPORT PROCEDURES FOR INK AT SMARTLINK

Ink is an essential product for photocopy shops and offices that use printers for document printing. So, what does the import procedures for ink entail? Let’s explore the details with Smart Link in the article below.

Information about Ink Products

Ink is a suspension mixture comprising key components such as pigments, binders, additives, and solvents. Each component plays a vital role in forming and determining the characteristics of the ink:

• Pigment: Provides color to the ink.
• Resin: Helps bind the components together and ensures the ink adheres firmly to the paper surface.
• Additives: Enhance important properties of the ink.
• Solvent: Maintains the ink’s fluidity, making it easier to transfer to the printed surface.

Additives can also adjust viscosity, adhesion, and pH, influencing the compatibility of the ink with specific types of printers and printing technologies.

Import Procedures for Ink

HS Code

Currently, there are various types of ink on the market, designed for different printers and printing technologies. Each type of ink has a unique HS code for import into Vietnam. Imported ink falls under HS code group 3215, which includes printing inks, drawing inks, or writing inks, in liquid or solid form. Some specific HS codes for ink are as follows:

• 321511: Black printing ink.
• 32151110: UV-curable dry ink.
• 32151190: Other black inks.
• 32151900: Other printing inks.
• 32159010: Specialized carbon blocks for producing carbon paper.
• 32159060: Writing and drawing inks.
• 32159070: Printing ink for photocopiers.
• 32159090: Other printing inks.

Import Documentation

The import documentation for ink is clearly specified in Clause 5, Article 1 of Circular 39/2018/TT-BTC. Required documents include:

• Import customs declaration.
• Bill of Lading (B/L).
• Commercial Invoice.
• Certificate of Origin (if applicable).
• Other related documents.

We hope this article provides you with a clearer understanding of the import procedures for ink and relevant product information. Smart Link hopes that the information in this article will assist our valued customers in their import processes. With over 14 years of experience in logistics, we are proud to support you throughout your journey.