Thermal Labels / Shipping Labels — HS Code
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HS Code
4821 — Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 48 — Paper and paperboard
Heading
4821 — Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — printed thermal shipping labels are paper labels classified under 4821.10
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Thermal paper labels for shipping (blank or pre-printed with carrier branding) are classified under 4821.10. Direct thermal labels (heat-sensitive, no ribbon required) and thermal transfer labels (requires ribbon) are both 4821. Self-adhesive label stock in rolls is 4821.10 if the labels are pre-cut; continuous label paper in rolls for cutting to size is 4809 (self-copy and similar paper) or 3919 if the backing is plastic film. A printed barcode label is 4821.10. Laser printer A4 label sheets are 4821.10. Security labels with RFID or NFC inlays are classified by essential character — the paper/printing element (4821) or the electronic element (8543.70) depending on value and function.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
4821.10.10
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
4821.10.10
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
4821.10.10
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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