Self-Copy Thermal Transfer Paper Sheets
Self-copy thermal transfer paper sheets are coated with a heat-sensitive chemical layer that enables duplication through thermal transfer in office machines, in addition to pressure-sensitive copying. The coating responds to heat or pressure to create copies, making it suitable for various office applications. This product is classified under tariff item 4809.20.00 as self-copy paper, which includes papers impregnated for copying via pressure or heat.
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 sensitised for photographic processes
Sensitised paper is excluded from Chapter 48 by note 2(e).
If the coating is primarily for thermal transfer rather than self-copying
Paper coated for thermal transfer may fall under heading 48.11.
If the sheets are bound into books or pads
Bound paper articles are classified under heading 48.20.
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
• Distinguish this paper from thermal paper of heading 48.09 or 48.11, which may have different coatings; provide technical specs to CBSA
• Ensure the paper is not sensitised for photographic use, which would be excluded by chapter note 2(e)
• If the paper is in sheets, verify dimensions meet chapter note 8 criteria
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