NCR Self-Copy Business Forms Paper from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify chemical coating meets self-copy definition via lab tests; misclassification as plain paper risks penalties
• Provide supplier specs on micro-encapsulation and burst strength to confirm 'other self-copy' status
• Label clearly as self-copy to avoid scrutiny under heading 4811 for coated paper