Direct Thermal Label Paper Rolls

Coated paper rolls used for producing adhesive labels in direct thermal printers, with a thermal-sensitive topcoat and facestock suitable for barcodes and text. Classified under HTS 4811.90.90.30 due to its direct thermal coating in roll form, excluding adhesive (liner separate). Ideal for shipping and product labeling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4811.41Lower: 10% vs 35%

If adhesive-coated (self-adhesive paper)

Adhesive thermal paper shifts to 4811.41 regardless of thermal coating, as adhesiveness takes precedence.

3919.10Lower: 15.8% vs 35%

If pressure-sensitive adhesive included

Self-adhesive sheets/plates of plastic (often thermal label stock) under 3919 if plastic-based.

4811.90.90Same rate: 35%

If thermal transfer coated, not direct

Thermal transfer paper (requires ribbon) falls in other coated paper, not direct thermal .30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Separate liner/facestock declarations; import as paper only if adhesive backing not included to stay in 4811

Test for thermal sensitivity and document coating type; pitfalls include reclassification if deemed 'printed' under Chapter 49

Provide grammage (e.g

80 g/m²) and roll dimensions in CF-7501 to confirm rolls/sheets status