3215.19 - Other:

This category, HTS 3215.19, encompasses printing inks that are not black in color. It covers a wide spectrum of colored inks used in various printing processes. These inks can be in liquid, paste, or solid form and are distinguished by their primary function as printing media. The broad definition under "Other" signifies that any colored printing ink not specifically enumerated elsewhere within the 3215.19 code falls into this classification.

The key distinction of this subcategory from its sibling, HTS 3215.11, is the absence of black pigment as the primary coloring agent. While 3215.11 is exclusively for black printing inks, 3215.19 includes all other colored printing inks, such as those in shades of blue, red, green, yellow, or multi-color formulations. This differentiation is crucial for accurate tariff application based on the visual characteristics of the ink.

Within this "Other" category, further subdivisions may exist to refine the classification. For instance, subcategories like "Solid" (if it were a direct child) would specifically address printing inks that have been dehydrated or are presented in a solid, concentrated form. The existence of further subcategories, such as 3215.19.90 "Other," indicates that there are even more granular distinctions within colored printing inks, likely based on specific properties, applications, or delivery formats not captured by the primary colored ink classification.