Legal Self-Copy Contract Paper
Legal self-copy contract paper consists of pre-collated sheets or pads designed for legal contracts, allowing duplicate signatures to transfer from the top ply to the underlying ply without carbon paper. The paper is coated with micro-encapsulated dye and a reactive clay layer, which activates under pressure from a pen or typewriter. It falls under tariff item 4809.20.00 as self-copy paper, a category for papers coated or impregnated to produce copies without separate carbon sheets.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paper is coated on both sides and weighs 72 g/m² or less
Light-weight coated paper, as defined in subheading note 7, may be classified here if the coating is not specifically for self-copying.
If the paper is bound into registers or notebooks
Registers, account books, and similar articles of paper fall under heading 48.20, which excludes loose sheets.
If the paper is printed with legal text or motifs that are not subsidiary to its primary use
Printed paper with substantive content is classified in Chapter 49, per chapter note 12.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the paper is in rolls or sheets and not further processed beyond self-copy coating, as additional printing or cutting may affect classification
• Declare the fibre content and coating type accurately to avoid CBSA reclassification
• Verify whether the paper qualifies for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement by providing a valid certificate of origin
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