CSO Wax/Resin Hybrid PET Thermal Ribbon from Japan
Hybrid wax-resin thermal transfer ribbon on PET film, offering balanced cost and durability for general-purpose barcode labeling. Classified in HTS 9612.10.90.30 for its coated PET substrate prepared for thermal printing impressions. Commonly used in retail POS systems.
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 'thermal transfer' in invoices to distinguish from direct thermal media
• Retain supplier specs confirming PET film and coating process
• For large volumes, consider bonded warehouse to defer duties