Thermal Transfer Ribbon Base Paper from China
Impregnated base paper for thermal transfer ribbons used in barcode printers, coated to accept dye or wax for high-resolution transfers. HTS 4809.90.80.00 covers this as 'other transfer papers' due to its role in image transfer via heat. Supplied in rolls for ribbon manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit heat-transfer test results and coating formulation to distinguish from plain coated paper under 4811
• Declare as 'transfer paper for ribbons' with supplier certifications to avoid bulk paper headings