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Thermal Fax Base Paper Roll from Germany

Narrow-width uncoated paper rolls for thermal fax machines, engineered for high-speed imaging without bleed. Classifies in HTS 4802.20.4040 as heat-sensitive base paper, excluding punch tape. Meets exacting smoothness for fax thermal heads.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify roll dimensions <216mm width for fax use; broader rolls may classify differently

• Retain thermal stability test data; heat aging tests prevent disputes

• Avoid retail packaging; bulk import reduces duties but requires proper marking