Multi-Part Self-Copy Purchase Order Paper
Multi-part self-copy purchase order paper consists of four-ply sets that produce quadruplicate copies through pressure-sensitive coating, eliminating the need for carbon paper. Each ply is coated with either micro-encapsulated dye (CB) or a reactive clay (CF) on alternating surfaces, ensuring image transfer when pressure is applied. This product is classified under tariff item 4809.20.00 as self-copy paper, as it is specifically impregnated for business duplication.
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 has a plastic coating that is not for self-copying
Paper coated with plastics for other purposes falls under heading 48.11.
If the sets are bound into pads or books
Bound paper products are classified under heading 48.20.
If the paper is printed with purchase order forms and the printing is not subsidiary
Printed forms with substantive content are classified in Chapter 49.
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 sets are not collated or bound into finished forms, as that may shift classification to Chapter 48 or 49
• Provide a detailed description of the CB/CF coating layers to CBSA to confirm it is self-copy paper
• Verify whether the paper meets the 'not converted' definition if it is in rolls or sheets, to avoid additional processing duties
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