Heat-Sensitive Label Base Paper from China
Uncoated paperboard roll serving as base for heat-sensitive coatings in thermal label production. Classified under HTS 4802.20.40 for its role as heat-sensitive base stock in graphic printing processes. Typically 100-150 g/m², smooth finish for label converting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include technical data sheets proving intended use as heat-sensitive base, not direct thermal paper
• Watch for misdeclaration as printing paper (4802.56) if basis weight exceeds typical uncoated specs
• Ensure roll form; converted sheets may trigger 4820 exclusion per chapter notes