How to classify ink exports? Which types are considered dangerous goods?

According to the United Nations Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), ink exports must be classified by composition:

• Solvent-based Inks: Flash point ≤60℃ must be transported as Class 3 dangerous goods (UN1263)
• Water-based ink: Generally treated as general cargo, but must be declared as dangerous goods if pH≤2 or ≥12.5
• UV-curable ink: May involve Class 9 dangerous goods (UN3082) if containing photoinitiators

In 2025, the EU updated EN ISO 21301 standard, requiring all ink exporters to provideComponent proportions accurate to 0.1%SDS documents.

What international certifications are required for ink exports?

Certification requirements vary significantly across different markets:

• EU market:
  • REACH Regulation (SVHC list updated to 258 items)
  • Packaging Directive 94/62/EC (heavy metal content testing)
• North American market:
  • FDA 21 CFR 175.300 (food contact materials)
  • California Proposition 65 (heavy metal and phthalate testing)
• Southeast Asian market:
  • Indonesia SNI 06-1029-1989 standard
  • Vietnam Circular 04/2012/TT-BKHCN

What are the special requirements for ink transportation?

Dangerous goods transportation must comply with IMDG Code (2025 edition) new regulations:

• Packaging specifications: UN-certified packaging + triple leak-proof design
• Document preparation:
  • MSDS must include GHS 9th revised edition elements
  • Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) must indicate UN number
• Storage conditions: Temperature must be controlled at 15-25℃ (some light-sensitive inks require light protection)

How to correctly declare ink HS codes?

2025 customs classification key points:

• Printing ink: 3215.1900 (other printing inks)
• Writing ink: 3215.9010 (ChinaTax RebatesVAT rate 13%)
• Special function inks: Must provideComponent test reportAndUsage description

Note: US Customs requires ink HS codes to match TSCA certification documents, while Japan requires markingJIS K5701standard number.

Key indicators for selecting inkExport Agent Services?

Professional agency services should possess:

• Dangerous goods operation qualifications: Including DGSP certification and IATA qualifications
• Chemical customs clearance records: At least 50 export cases of similar products in the past 3 years
• Emergency response capability: Hazardous chemical accident handling channels at overseas ports
• Compliance guarantee system: Dual-person verification system + SDS automatic update system

It is recommended to require the agency company to provideSimulated customs clearance test report, especially for sensitive markets such as India and the Middle East.

What are the new regulations for ink exports in 2025?

• China Customs has addedVolatile Organic Compounds (VOC) content declarationrequirements
• EU implementsCarbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), ink production carbon emissions need to be traced
• US Customs launchesMandatory electronic labeling system(RFID traceability system)
• RCEP member states implementUnified Chemical Safety Cardsystem