3-Part Self-Copy Invoice Paper
Three-ply self-copy paper sheets for invoices, with top sheet CB (coated back), middle CF/CB (coated front/back), and bottom CF (coated front) for instant triplicate copies. Classified under HTS 4809.20.40.00 as 'other self-copy paper' due to pressure-activated imaging without external carbon.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weight under 120 g/m² in rolls
Lighter roll formats of self-copy paper have dedicated subheading based on form factor.
If pre-perforated or punched for forms
Added processing like perforation makes it self-copy paper article, not base paper.
If motifs or printing are primary use
Chapter note excludes printed paper where imagery supersedes duplication function.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document ply configuration and chemical reagents to prove self-copy mechanism during customs exam
• Avoid bundling with binders; import as loose sheets to stay under 4809, not 4820 articles
• Test for compliance with subheading notes on impregnation; exceeding limits shifts to 4811
Related Products under HTS 4809.20.40.00
NCR Self-Copy Business Forms Paper
NCR (No Carbon Required) self-copy paper in sheets, coated with micro-encapsulated dye and clay receptors on alternating plies, designed for multi-part business forms like invoices. It falls under HTS 4809.20.40.00 as 'other self-copy paper' because it produces copies without carbon through internal chemical reaction upon pressure, in sheet form not specified elsewhere.
Duplex Self-Copy Receipt Paper
Duplex-coated self-copy paper for receipts, enabling copies on both front and back surfaces through micro-capsule transfer. Falls under 'other self-copy paper' in HTS 4809.20.40.00 for its copying function in roll or sheet form.
Multi-Part Self-Copy Purchase Order Paper
Four-ply self-copy paper sets for purchase orders, pressure-sensitive for quadruplicate copies without carbon. Classified in HTS 4809.20.40.00 as other self-copy paper due to specialized impregnation for business duplication.
Self-Copy Delivery Note Paper
Two-ply self-copy paper for delivery notes, enabling driver signature copies on-site. Under HTS 4809.20.40.00 as other transfer paper for duplicator use.
Pressure-Sensitive Self-Copy Form Paper
Sheets of pressure-sensitive self-copy paper for forms, activating via ballpoint pressure. HTS 4809.20.40.00 for other self-copy types.
Book Self-Copy Carbonless Paper
Collated book format self-copy paper for triplicate books, perforated but imported as sheets. 'Other self-copy' under 4809.20.40.00.