Stencil Duplicator Master Paper Sheets
Coated paper sheets for spirit duplicators (e.g., Ditto machines) where masters are typed and solvent transfers ink to copies. Falls under HTS 4809.90.80.00 as 'coated paper for duplicator stencils', a specific copying paper type. Still used in niche educational and archival printing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If semichemical fluting paper with CMT crush resistance
Fluting paper ≥65% unbleached hardwood with >1.8 N/g/m² crush test goes to 4805, not stencils.
If perforated or cut for Jacquard machine cards
Chapter notes place perforated cards for machines in 4823, excluding from 4820/4809 base paper.
If envelopes made from the stencil paper
Further manufactured into envelopes shifts to 4817 for paper envelopes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document historical use and coating for solvent transfer to justify 4809 over general coated paper
• Ensure sheets are not pre-cut to card size, which could invoke 4823 exclusion for loose cards
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NCR Self-Copy Paper Sheets
No Carbon Required (NCR) self-copy paper in sheets features micro-encapsulated ink that transfers impressions from the top sheet to underlying copies without carbon. It falls under HTS 4809.90.80.00 as 'self-copy paper', a type of copying or transfer paper designed for multi-part forms. This coated paper enables duplicate creation through pressure-sensitive chemical reaction.
Carbon Spot Transfer Paper Sheets
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Carbonless Duplicate Form Paper Rolls
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Thermal Transfer Ribbon Base Paper
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Pressure-Sensitive Transfer Paper for Labels
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Diazo Transfer Paper for Blueprints
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