Thermal Transfer Ribbon Base Paper
40 g/m² specially coated paper in wide rolls as base for thermal transfer ribbons. HTS 4811.90.80 applies to coated paper >30 g/m². Coating accepts thermal ink layer for barcode printing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If self-copy or carbon paper type
Copying/transfer papers have dedicated heading 4816.
If final thermal ribbon with photosensitive coating
Photographic sensitized materials classify in Chapter 37.
If plastic film base instead of paper
Non-paper ribbon bases go to plastics chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'base paper for coating;' finished ribbons classify differently
• Provide surface smoothness specs for thermal acceptance
• Avoid confusion with direct thermal paper in 4811.90.90
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