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Resin-Enhanced PET Thermal Transfer Ribbon from China

A premium thermal transfer ribbon with resin-enhanced wax formulation on coated PET film, ideal for durable labels on synthetic materials in industrial printers. Classified under HTS 9612.10.90.30 due to its specific preparation for thermal impression transfer on ribbon-using devices. The coating ensures scratch-resistant prints for long-term applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Provide ink formulation certificates proving thermal transfer readiness to avoid disputes over 'prepared' status

Label shipments clearly as 'thermal transfer ribbons on PET' to prevent confusion with standard plastic films

Check for anti-dumping duties on Asian-sourced PET ribbons; maintain origin certificates