Thermochromic Surface Printed Paper from Japan
Paper coated with thermochromic ink that changes color with temperature, 55 g/m² sheets for novelty packaging. HTS 4811.90.80.50 as 'other' surface-printed specialty paper; color change is functional coating. Used for temperature-sensitive indicators.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document ink safety for food/pharma contact if applicable
• Avoid Chapter 49 if print function is subsidiary to temperature indication
• Test activation temperature range for customs verification