Medical Direct Thermal Label Paper

Direct thermal coated paper rolls for medical and pharmacy labels, compliant with FDA standards for durability and legibility on prescriptions. Classified in HTS 4811.90.90.30 as thermal coated paper, ideal for patient wristbands and vial labels. Features chemical-resistant coating.

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 includes adhesive layer

Self-adhesive paper in rolls goes to 4811.41 even if thermal coated.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If medicated or sterile processed

Medicinal printed matter under Chapter 30 if combined with pharma substances.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If perforated cards for medical use

Other paper articles like perforated cards under 4823.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FDA compliance docs if applicable; ensure no pharma-specific printing pushes to Chapter 49

Test for chemical resistance; declare basis weight < certain thresholds to avoid paperboard shift