Thermal Transfer Ribbon Base Paper from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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