Legal Self-Copy Contract Paper from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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