Thermal Transfer Ribbon Base Paper from Japan
Thin uncoated paper rolls (60 g/m²) as base for thermal transfer ribbons in barcode printing. Classified 4802.20.40 for heat-sensitive graphic base applications. High tensile strength for high-speed ribbon winding.
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
• Prove thermal transfer base via supplier specs; coated ribbons go to 4814
• Monitor for sack kraft misclass (4804.21 if specs match note)
• Roll-only import; slit widths <36cm may trigger 4816