Surface-Colored Carbonless Copy Paper
Lightweight base paper weighing 15 g/m² or less, coated with microencapsulated color-forming chemicals for carbonless copy paper, supplied in large sheets. The coating reacts to pressure to transfer images. It is classified under tariff item 4811.90.00 as other paper, coated or impregnated, not elsewhere specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪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 self-copying in rolls or sheets of any size
Self-copy paper is specifically classified under heading 48.09, which covers carbon and similar copying papers.
If the coating includes a plastic binder exceeding half the thickness
Paper with a plastic layer exceeding half the total thickness falls under subheading 4811.59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the paper's weight is 15 g/m² or less and that the coating is not a plastic layer
• The microencapsulated chemicals may be considered a surface coating; describe them accurately to the CBSA
• Verify that the sheets meet the size requirements of note 8 (one side exceeding 36 cm, the other exceeding 15 cm)
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