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Thermal Transfer Ribbon Base Paper

Thin uncoated paper rolls (60 g/m²) used as a base for thermal transfer ribbons in barcode printing. The paper has high tensile strength for high-speed ribbon winding and is designed to receive heat-sensitive coatings, qualifying under 4802.20.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
  • HC

    Consumer Products Safety · May be required

    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

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3701.10.00Same rate: Free

If the paper is already coated with a heat-sensitive layer

Sensitised paper is excluded from Chapter 48 by Note 2(e).

4802.55.00Same rate: Free

If the paper is not specifically for thermal transfer ribbons

Uncoated graphic paper without a sensitizing purpose is classified elsewhere in 4802.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the paper is uncoated; if it is already part of a ribbon with coatings, it may fall elsewhere

• Provide specifications showing the paper is intended as a base for heat-sensitive coatings

• Verify roll width exceeds 36 cm per Chapter Note 8

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