Multi-Ply Carbonless Copy Paper Sheets
Three-ply carbonless copy paper for forms, with a total weight of 140 g/m². The plies are uncoated but contain micro-encapsulated dye precursors for duplication, and the product is supplied in sheets. It is classified under tariff item 4805.91.00 as other uncoated paper weighing 150 g/m² or less, not further worked than permitted by Chapter Note 3.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paper is coated on one or both sides
Coated paper of heading 48.10 is excluded from heading 48.05 by Chapter Note 7.
If imported as bound registers or notebooks
Registers, account books, and similar articles of heading 48.20 are finished goods, not base paper.
If the forms are printed with substantive text or graphics
Printed forms with primary graphic content fall in Chapter 49 per Chapter Note 12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the micro-encapsulation does not constitute coating within the meaning of heading 48.10; if it does, classification may change
• Keep the total weight under 150 g/m² and be prepared to demonstrate the uncoated nature of the paper to CBSA
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