25% Cotton Fiber Heat-Sensitive Label Base Stock from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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