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. Classified under HTS 4802.20.4020 for its cotton content and role as substrate for heat-sensitive coatings in graphic applications like shipping labels. The cotton provides superior strength for die-cutting and adhesive lamination.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If self-adhesive or already coated with heat-sensitive layer
Coated or adhesive paper for labels falls under heading 4811, not uncoated bases in 4802.
If cotton under 25% and used for general printing, not sensitive-paper base
Lacks the 25% cotton threshold and photo/heat-sensitive designation, placing it in 'other' newsprint-like printing paper.
If sold as finished filter paper rather than graphic base
If primarily for filtration (e.g., lab filters), it classifies as paper pulp filter under 4823, not printing paper.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide supplier specs confirming cotton percentage and intended heat-sensitive use; CBP often audits fiber composition claims
• Specify if in rolls or sheets on commercial invoice to match hierarchy; rolls over certain widths may need additional packaging declarations
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