Simplex Ceramic Decal Transfer Paper from China
Simplex ceramic decal paper features a single-sided water-soluble coating for transferring printed designs onto glazed ceramics before firing. It qualifies for HTS 4809.90.40.00 as other simplex copying or transfer paper in sheets or rolls.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Test and document Mullen burst or coating specs to distinguish from general coated paper in other headings
• Use invoices specifying 'simplex transfer paper for decals' to avoid scrutiny under printed paper rules
• Avoid importing pre-printed versions if motifs are primary; blank paper stays in 4809