Duplex Self-Copy Invoice Paper
Duplex self-copy paper, coated on both sides with micro-encapsulated dyes, is designed to create multiple copies of invoices under writing pressure without carbon paper. It is classified under tariff item 4816.20.00 as self-copy paper, which is distinct from carbon paper of heading 48.09.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paper is self-copying but not in rolls or sheets exceeding 36 cm in width or 36 cm by 15 cm in size
Heading 48.09 covers self-copy paper, but note 8 limits it to larger formats; smaller sizes fall under 48.16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the paper is not coated with plastics exceeding half the total thickness, as that would shift classification to Chapter 39
• Declare the goods as self-copy paper under 4816.20.00, and keep records of the coating composition for CBSA verification
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