Japan HS Code

HS Code 321511: Printing ink : Black in Japan

Q: Is HS code 321511 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 321511 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Q: What system does Japan use to classify HS code 321511?

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 321511 in Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 321511 in Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 321511 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Printing ink : Black. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 321511 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 32: Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks, Heading 3215: Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid.

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Classification Path of HS Code 321511 in Japan

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 32

Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks

HS Code 3215

Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid

HS Code 321511

Printing ink : Black

HS Code 321511000

Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid. 印刷用、筆記用又は製図用のインキその他のインキ（濃縮してあるかないか又は固形のものであるかないかを問わない。） > －－黒色のもの

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 321511 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3215

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 3215

1 321519: Printing ink : Other $34.6M 2 321511: Printing ink : Black $18.4M 3 321590: Other $4.0M

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 3215

1 321519: Printing ink : Other $467.3M 2 321511: Printing ink : Black $188.7M 3 321590: Other $55.6M

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Related HS Code to Japan Black Printing Ink (321511)

HS Code 321511000

Printing ink, writing or drawing ink and other inks, whether or not concentrated or solid.

Synthetic organic tanning substances

HS Code 320290

Other

HS Code 320300

Colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin (including dyeing extracts but excluding animal black), whether or not chemically defined; preparations as specified in note 3 to this chapter based on colouring matter of vegetable or animal origin

HS Code 320411

Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon as specified in note 3 to this chapter : Disperse dyes and preparations based thereon

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 321511 in Japan?

HS code 321511 covers Printing ink : Black in Japan. It sits in Chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints and varnishes; putty and other mastics; inks), Heading 3215 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 321511 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 321511?

Where can I officially look up HS code 321511 in Japan?