NCR Self-Copy Business Forms Paper
NCR (No Carbon Required) self-copy business forms paper is coated with micro-encapsulated dye and clay receptors on alternating plies, enabling copies to be made without carbon sheets. It is commonly used for invoices and other multi-part business forms, with the coating activated by pressure from writing or printing. This product falls under tariff item 4809.20.00 as self-copy paper, which includes papers coated or impregnated for duplicating purposes.
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 meets the light-weight coated paper definition
Light-weight coated paper of subheading 4810.22 may apply if the coating is not for self-copying.
If the forms are bound into books or pads
Bound paper articles are classified under heading 48.20.
If the paper is printed with advertising or promotional content
Printed advertising material falls 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
• Classify the paper as self-copy only if the coating is specifically for pressure-sensitive copying; other coatings may lead to different headings
• Keep records of the fibre composition and coating weights to support the classification
• If the paper is pre-printed with business forms, assess whether the printing is subsidiary to the self-copy function to avoid Chapter 49
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