Heat-Sensitive Base Paper Sheets
Heat-sensitive base paper sheets are rectangular uncoated paper used as a substrate for heat-sensitive labels and receipts, featuring thermal uniformity and a calendered finish. They are classified under tariff item 4802.20.00 because they serve as a base for heat-sensitive paper, meeting the chapter's definition of uncoated paper.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 4802200000; Equal To 4802200000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paper is coated with a heat-sensitive layer
Coated heat-sensitive paper is classified in heading 48.11, not as base paper.
If the paper is not specifically for heat-sensitive use
General uncoated paper may fall here if it does not meet the base paper criteria.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sheets are uncoated and exceed 36 cm on one side and 15 cm on the other, as per chapter note 8
• Provide evidence of the paper's thermal uniformity and intended use as a base for heat-sensitive applications
• Be prepared to demonstrate that the calendered finish is not a coating, which would alter classification
Related Products under Tariff item 4802.20.00
25% Cotton Fiber Heat-Sensitive Label Base Stock
Uncoated paperboard with 28% cotton fibers, in rolls, serving as the base for heat-sensitive thermal labels used in printing barcodes and graphics. The cotton content provides dimensional stability, and the paperboard is designed for subsequent heat-sensitive coating, qualifying under 4802.20.00.
30% Cotton Photo Emulsion Base Sheets
8x10 inch rectangular sheets of uncoated paperboard containing 30% cotton by weight, prepared as a base for applying photo-sensitive emulsions in screen printing and photographic transfers. The sheets are designed for subsequent sensitization and qualify under 4802.20.00.
Analog Film Contact Print Base Paper
Uncoated paper sheets optimized as a base for contact printing from analog film negatives, to be sensitized for photographic use. The paper is unprocessed, serving as a substrate for photo-sensitive emulsions.
Archival Photo Base Paper Fiber Matte
100% cotton fiber uncoated base paper for archival photographic sensitization, supplied in rolls for long-term print stability. The paper is unprocessed, serving as a high-quality substrate for photo-sensitive emulsions.
Baryta-Coated Photo Base Paper Matte
Uncoated baryta paper in rectangular sheets, prepared as a base for photographic emulsions, providing a smooth white surface for high-quality prints. The paper is unprocessed, serving as a substrate for photo-sensitive layers.
Blueprint Electro Base Paper
Translucent uncoated paper rolls for electrostatic blueprint machines, diazo-compatible, providing archival stability for technical drawings. The paper is designed as a base for electro-sensitive coatings and qualifies under 4802.20.00.