Transfer Self-Adhesive Heat Tape from Japan
Thermal transfer plastic tape with adhesive for barcode printing on labels. Classified 3919.90.50 as other self-adhesive plastic tape. Used in industrial label printers requiring clean release.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify thermal transfer mechanism and plastic ribbon composition
• Avoid ink/toner classification by emphasizing plastic substrate dominance
• Roll dimensions dictate precise 10-digit HTS selection