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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of transfers (decalcomanias) (SITC 89241) totaled $8.8M in April 2026, traded with 36 countries.
Importers of Transfers (Decalcomanias) paid $526K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $5.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDecalcomanias — pressure-sensitive, heat-applied, or water-slide transfer images — serve as a primary decorating input for ceramics, glassware, automotive parts, and consumer goods manufacturing. The product's classification as a printed article rather than an adhesive or coating material is a recurring source of customs disputes, particularly when transfers are imported as part of a manufacturing kit. Section 301 tariff exposure is a significant consideration for decalcomanias sourced from China, which has historically been a major production center for this type of decorative printed product.
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Decalcomanias sourced from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs depending on the specific HTS classification applied at the 10-digit level. Importers should work with a licensed customs broker to confirm the applicable tariff treatment, as the Section 301 lists are product-specific and subject to ongoing review.
Decalcomanias are designed to be transferred from a carrier substrate to a final surface — ceramic, glass, metal, or plastic — through heat, pressure, or water activation. Printed labels, by contrast, are affixed directly to a surface with adhesive and remain on their backing until applied. This functional distinction in transfer mechanism is the key classification differentiator.
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