Perforated Coated Thermal Transfer Label Rolls from China

Kaolin-coated paper rolls perforated for easy-tear labels, used in thermal transfer printing for shipping and product labels. HTS 4810.13.50.00 applies as it's coated for graphic purposes, in rolls, low mechanical fibers, with perforations qualifying as surface decoration. Perforations facilitate graphic label production.

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

Include perforation specs and end-use declaration; often misclassified as finished labels in 4821

Require certificates confirming no other coatings beyond kaolin/binder to avoid 4811 reclassification