HS code for printer ink
Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included
1 of the 1 matching codes below are in this heading. Pick the exact 10-digit code from the table.
Matching HS / commodity codes for “printer ink” from the official UK Trade Tariff, ranked by match. Read each description: the right code depends on what exactly the product is made of and how it is used. Customs decide the final classification.
| Code | Description | UK duty | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3824999655 | Carrier in powder form, consisting of: - ferrite (Iron oxide) (CAS RN 1309-37-1) - manganese oxide (CAS RN 1344-43-0) - magnesium oxide (CAS RN 1309-48-4) - styrene acrylate copolymer to be mixed with the toner powder, in the manufacturing of ink/toner filled bottles or cartridges for facsimile machines, computer printers and copiers Section VI Products of the chemical or allied industries > 38 Miscellaneous chemical products > 3824 Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries… | - | open |
Source: UK Trade Tariff API (HMRC), Open Government Licence v3.0. Checked 2026-11-14.
Questions
What is the HS code for printer ink?
Most matches in the UK Trade Tariff are in heading 3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included. The exact 10-digit code depends on the product; see the table.
What is the import duty on printer ink?
It depends on the exact code; open the official page for each code.
Is the first code always right?
Not always. Codes are ranked by match. Read the descriptions and check with your customs broker; customs decide the final classification.
Can you classify my whole product list?
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