Gelatin-Coated Photo Transfer Paper Rolls

Wide rolls of paper exceeding 15 cm width, coated with gelatin emulsion for inkjet photo transfers onto fabrics or ceramics. Classified under HTS 4811.90.20.00 due to the gelatin covering on the paper base and meeting the size criteria for rolls.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4810.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

If lightweight coated with mechanical pulp base under 72 g/m²

Lightweight coated papers for printing have specific subheadings in 4810, separate from specialty coverings.

4822.10.00Same rate: 35%

If bobbin-wound or spool-mounted for ribbons

Paper wound on bobbins for narrow ribbons shifts to heading 4822 regardless of coating.

4901.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If printed with motifs not subsidiary to paper use

Chapter note excludes printed paper with primary pictorial content from Chapter 48 into Chapter 49.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include technical data sheets showing gelatin coating weight and paper substrate to prove classification

Watch for reclassification to heading 4810 if coating weight exceeds limits for lightweight coated paper

Ensure rolls are not pre-cut into sheets under 15cm width to maintain roll subheading eligibility

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