Find HS Code and trade information for price tickets

Price Tickets

Price tickets, also known as price tags or labels, are small pieces of paper, cardstock, or other materials affixed to items to indicate their cost to the consumer. They serve a fundamental role in retail and commerce by communicating value and facilitating transactions.

Material

Price tickets are commonly produced from:

• Paper: The most economical option, often used for temporary pricing or low-value items.
• Cardstock: More durable than paper, suitable for items requiring longer-term pricing or frequent handling.
• Adhesive Labels: Available in various materials (paper, vinyl, polyester) and adhesives, offering convenience and versatility. Often used with thermal printers.
• Plastic/Polyester: Resistant to moisture and tearing, ideal for outdoor or harsh environments.
• Hang Tags: Cardstock or plastic tags with a string or fastener, commonly used for clothing and accessories.

Purpose

• Value Communication: The primary function is to clearly display the item's selling price.
• Inventory Management: Often linked to barcodes or SKUs for tracking and sales data.
• Promotional Pricing: Used to advertise sales, discounts, or special offers.
• Product Identification: May include product codes, descriptions, or other relevant information.

Function

• Visual Cue: Provide immediate price information to shoppers.
• Point of Sale (POS) Integration: Barcodes enable quick and accurate scanning at checkout.
• Data Collection: Sales data from scanned tickets informs inventory levels and purchasing decisions.
• Loss Prevention: Can be used in conjunction with security tags to deter theft.

Usage Scenarios

• Retail Stores: Clothing, electronics, grocery, hardware, etc.
• Flea Markets & Garage Sales: Temporary pricing for individual items.
• Concerts & Events: Tickets indicating admission costs and seat locations.
• Auctions: Displaying starting bids and current prices.
• Libraries: Indicating fines or replacement costs.

Common Types

• Standard Price Tags: Rectangular or square labels with printed price information.
• Hang Tags: Attached to items with string or fasteners.
• Thermal Price Tags: Printed using a thermal printer, often used for variable pricing.
• Barcode Price Tags: Include a barcode for scanning at POS.
• Security Price Tags: Integrated with security devices to prevent theft.
• Price Stickers: Adhesive labels for direct application to products.
• Shelf Talkers: Larger tags attached to shelves to highlight promotions or pricing.

Price tickets can generally be classified under paper and paperboard labels, whether or not printed. Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 4821102000: Paper and paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed: Printed: Printed in whole or in part by a lithographic process. This code applies to price tickets that have been printed using a lithographic process.

  • Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
  • Heading 4821: Paper and paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
  • Subheading 482110: Printed labels.
  • Subheading 4821102000: Specifically for labels printed in whole or in part by a lithographic process.

• 4821104000: Paper and paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed: Printed: Other. This code applies to price tickets that have been printed using methods other than lithography.

  • Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
  • Heading 4821: Paper and paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
  • Subheading 482110: Printed labels.
  • Subheading 4821104000: Specifically for labels printed by methods other than lithography.

Regarding HS codes 4821102000 and 4821104000, the applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 0.0% and an additional tariff of 25.0%, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%. Furthermore, the additional tariff will increase to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.