Sublimation Heat Base Paper
Sublimation heat base paper is uncoated specialty paper designed for dye-sublimation heat transfer bases. It is classified under tariff item 4802.20.00 as a base for heat-sensitive paper, given its uncoated nature and intended use in heat-sensitive applications.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paper is coated for sublimation transfer
Coated paper for heat transfer is classified in heading 48.11.
If the paper is not specifically for heat-sensitive use
General uncoated paper may fall here if it does not meet the base paper definition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the paper is uncoated and imported in rolls or sheets that meet the chapter's size requirements
• Document the intended use for dye-sublimation heat transfer to support classification under heat-sensitive base paper
• Ensure no coating is applied, as that would shift classification to heading 48.11
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