Lightweight Coated Thermal Paper Rolls
Thermal paper rolls weighing under 15 g/m², coated with heat-sensitive chemicals for printing receipts and labels, supplied in widths over 15 cm. Classified under HTS 4811.90.40.90 due to its lightweight coating and low grammage, distinguishing it from uncoated paper or heavier coated products in other subheadings. Not primarily for writing or printing like heading 4809 or 4810 goods.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut to rectangular sheets ≤15cm x ≤36cm
Smaller cut sheets of coated paper are classified as self-copy or other specialized paper under 4816, not large rolls or sheets.
If uncoated or minimally coated
Uncoated lightweight paper under 15 g/m² falls in 4802; coating must confer specific function to qualify for Chapter 48 coated headings.
If weighing over 15 g/m²
Grammage threshold determines subheading; products exceeding 15 g/m² shift to other weight categories within 4811.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify grammage does not exceed 15 g/m² with lab testing to confirm eligibility and prevent reclassification to higher-duty subheadings
• Provide coating composition documentation, as surface treatment must be integral, not mere printing which shifts to Chapter 49
• Ensure rolls exceed 15 cm width or sheets meet size criteria; smaller formats fall under different provisions
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Surface-Printed Gift Wrapping Paper Sheets
Ultra-lightweight paper sheets (under 15 g/m²) with decorative surface printing and minor impregnation for tissue-like gift wrapping, one side exceeding 36 cm. Fits HTS 4811.90.40.90 as 'other' lightweight coated/surface-decorated paper, where printing is subsidiary to wrapping function, not primary as books (Chapter 49). Excludes goods of 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Impregnated Lightweight Release Paper Rolls
Silicone-impregnated paper rolls under 15 g/m² used as backing for adhesive labels, width over 15 cm, providing non-stick surface. Under HTS 4811.90.40.90 for 'other' impregnated lightweight paper, distinct from base paper in 4802 or printing paper in 4810. Impregnation imparts functional release property.
Surface-Colored Wax-Impregnated Baking Paper Rolls
Lightweight baking parchment rolls (<15 g/m²) wax-impregnated and lightly surface-colored for non-stick baking, rolls >15 cm wide. HTS 4811.90.40.90 covers this 'other' impregnated/surface-colored lightweight paper, excluding sulfite wrapping (4805.30) or heavier greaseproof types.
Decorative Surface-Decorated Tissue Paper Sheets
Ultra-thin tissue paper sheets (<15 g/m²) with metallic surface decoration for crafts/floral wrapping, sides >36 cm x >15 cm. Classed in HTS 4811.90.40.90 as 'other' surface-decorated lightweight paper where decoration subsidiary to packaging function.