Self-Copying Business Form Paper from Japan
Sheets of self-copy paper for multi-part business forms like orders and statements, activated by handwriting. HTS 4809.20.20.00 covers this as writing paper with self-copy capability, in contrast to machine duplicator types. Coated for 2-5 part copies without mess.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document end-use as manual writing to differentiate from offset plate paper
• Conduct fiber content analysis if sulfate pulp percentage nears kraftliner thresholds
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline self-copy vs coated printing paper