NCR Self-Copy Business Forms Paper from Canada
No Carbon Required (NCR) paper used for multi-part business forms like invoices and receipts, featuring micro-encapsulated ink that transfers when pressure is applied. It falls under HTS 4816.90.0100 as self-copy paper designed for copying or transfer without external carbon. Typically supplied in rolls or sheets for high-volume printing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify self-copy functionality through lab testing to confirm classification; provide certificates of chemical composition for customs
• Avoid misclassifying as plain paper under 4802
• Common pitfall: incomplete documentation on transfer mechanism