Thermal Transfer Ribbon Base Paper from Japan
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 — 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
• 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