Heat-Sensitive Fax Paper from Japan
Thermal-coated paper rolls for fax machines, impregnated with heat-reactive chemicals for direct imaging. Classified HTS 4809.90.71.00 as coated transfer paper where heat acts as the transfer mechanism. Standard for thermal fax and receipt printing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Lab certification of thermal coating activation temperature essential for classification
• Specify 'for fax/direct thermal' to differentiate from general thermal label paper