Direct Thermal Receipt Paper Rolls

Narrow rolls of direct thermal coated paper designed for point-of-sale receipt printers, featuring a heat-sensitive coating that produces images without ink or ribbons. This paper falls under HTS 4811.90.90.30 as it is coated paper in rolls specifically for direct thermal printing applications. It typically weighs around 55-80 g/m² and is optimized for high-speed thermal printing.

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.

4811.90.90Same rate: 35%

If not specifically direct thermal coated

General 'other' coated paper if it lacks the precise heat-sensitive thermal coating qualifying for the .30 subheading.

4809.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If uncoated carbonless base paper

Uncoated paper for self-copying applications falls in heading 4809, lacking the thermal coating.

4810.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

If lightweight coated for printing, not thermal

Lightweight coated paper for offset printing under 4810.22 if mechanical pulp base and not thermal-sensitive.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the coating is heat-sensitive for direct thermal use and obtain lab tests confirming no ink-requiring properties to avoid misclassification

Ensure rolls are not pre-printed with dominant motifs, as that would shift to Chapter 49; provide basis weight and coating specs in documentation