HS Heading 3215
Ink; printing, writing or drawing ink and other inks; whether or not concentrated or solid
5 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 32 (Tanning or dyeing extracts; dyes, pigments, paints and varnishes; putty; inks). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32151100 | Black printing ink, whether or not concentrated or solid | 25 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 64.25% |
| 32151900 | Other printing ink, whether or not concentrated or solid (excl. black) | 25 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 64.25% |
| 32159010 | Inkjet Refill In Injectable Form | 25 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 44.75% |
| 32159020 | Writing Ink | 25 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 44.75% |
| 32159090 | Other Ink,Wheterh Or Not Concentrated Or Solid(Ex.Ink For Ball Points Pens | 25 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 64.25% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 2,356,757,513 (2,893,010 kg) under this heading, across 5 of its 5 tariff lines.
NBR's import statements also record 3 codes under this heading that the published Operative Tariff 2026-2027 does not list (32151190, 32151990, 32159030). Those figures are included in the totals above but have no tariff page here, because there is no published rate to show.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 6 | 545,049 kg | BDT 679,377,178 |
| January 2026 | 5 | 663,931 kg | BDT 498,353,458 |
| February 2026 | 7 | 303,429 kg | BDT 190,534,518 |
| March 2026 | 6 | 408,025 kg | BDT 258,306,445 |
| April 2026 | 7 | 551,509 kg | BDT 508,348,616 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 421,067 kg | BDT 221,837,298 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 32151900 — Other printing ink, whether or not concentrated or solid (excl. black) — BDT 170,112,758
- 32151100 — Black printing ink, whether or not concentrated or solid — BDT 21,848,196
- 32159090 — Other Ink,Wheterh Or Not Concentrated Or Solid(Ex.Ink For Ball Points Pens — BDT 19,527,590
- 32159010 — Inkjet Refill In Injectable Form — BDT 8,507,560
- 32159030 — BDT 1,741,270
Bonded imports. A further BDT 3,537,643,422 (5,545,261 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 60.0% of everything imported under this heading: most of this trade never pays the duty rates shown above.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.