NCR Self-Copy Business Forms Paper from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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