4908.90.00.00 - Other

This category, HTS 4908.90.00.00, encompasses "Other" transfers (decalcomanias) that are not vitrifiable. It includes a broad range of decorative transfers applied to surfaces through various methods, excluding those specifically designed to be fused into glass or ceramics through firing. These can include, but are not limited to, water-slide decals, dry-apply decals, and heat-transfer decals intended for use on paper, wood, plastic, textiles, or other materials where a permanent vitrified bond is not the intended outcome.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling, HTS 4908.10.00.00, which is specifically for vitrifiable transfers. Vitrifiable transfers are formulated with fusible pigments and binders that require high temperatures to permanently adhere to a substrate, typically glass or ceramic, creating a durable, integrated decoration. HTS 4908.90.00.00 covers all other transfers that do not possess this vitrifying characteristic, relying on adhesives, heat, or pressure for application and adhesion.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure for transfers, HTS 4908.90.00.00 represents the final level of detail for non-vitrifiable decalcomanias. Therefore, there are no further subcategories under this code. Classification decisions within this heading rely on distinguishing the intended application method and material compatibility of the transfer, ensuring it does not meet the specific criteria for vitrifiable transfers.