Heat-Sensitive Fax Paper
Heat-sensitive fax paper is thermal-coated paper rolls for fax machines, impregnated with heat-reactive chemicals for direct imaging. It is classified under tariff item 4809.90.00 as coated transfer paper where heat acts as the transfer mechanism. The paper is standard for thermal printing in fax machines and label printers.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paper is sensitized for photographic or radiographic use
Chapter 48 note 2(e) excludes sensitized paper of headings 37.01 to 37.04.
If the paper is coated with other materials beyond heat-reactive chemicals
Paper with additional coatings may fall under heading 4811 for coated paper.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the paper is not sensitized for photographic use, which would fall under Chapter 37
• Provide the chemical coating specifications to support classification as transfer paper
• Ensure the rolls meet the width requirements of heading 4809 (exceeding 36 cm)
Related Products under Tariff item 4809.90.00
Book Printing Stereotype Matrix Mat
Flexible mat material used to create stereotype matrices for book printing, capturing fine detail for long print runs. It functions as a transfer medium in the stereotype casting process, making it a copying or transfer paper under heading 48.09.
Carbonless Copy Paper Base
Carbonless copy paper base is paper coated on one side with microencapsulated dye precursors for NCR (no carbon required) forms. It is classified under tariff item 4809.90.00 as self-copy transfer paper, impregnated or coated for multi-part forms without carbon sheets. The paper enables image transfer through pressure without carbon interleaves.
Carbonless Duplicate Form Paper Rolls
Carbonless duplicate form paper rolls are continuous rolls with CB/CF/CFB layers for high-volume duplicating in receipt printers or impact machines. They fall under tariff item 4809.90.00 as other copying or transfer papers because of their impregnated coatings that enable image transfer without carbon. This product is essential for multi-part forms in commercial printing.
Carbon Spot Transfer Paper Sheets
Carbon spot transfer paper sheets have localized carbon spots or stripes for selective transfer in forms, minimizing mess compared to full carbon paper. They fall under tariff item 4809.90.00 as other copying papers, distinct from uniform carbon coating. This product is common in medical and legal forms where selective transfer is needed.
Curved Stereotype Matrix Paperboard
Heavy-duty paperboard engineered for forming curved stereotype matrices used in rotary printing presses. It serves as a transfer paper in the stereotype process, capturing impressions for metal plate casting, and falls under the copying or transfer papers of heading 48.09.
Diazo Transfer Paper for Blueprints
Diazo transfer paper for blueprints is a light-sensitive diazo-coated paper for engineering blueprints and sepia prints, transferring images via ammonia development. It falls under tariff item 4809.90.00 as other transfer papers for copying processes beyond carbon-based methods. This product is used in architectural and engineering reproduction.