Pressure-Sensitive Carbonless Receipt Paper

Carbonless paper rolls for point-of-sale receipt printers, with top sheet coated to transfer ink to duplicates below via pressure. Meets HTS 4816.90.0100 as self-copy transfer paper for commercial duplication. Common in retail environments for multi-copy receipts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4820.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If when cut to size and packaged as retail receipt pads

Cut and made-up articles of paper fall under 4820, not raw copying paper.

3907.61.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If Pure resins/polymers for encapsulation classify under plastics chapter, not finished paper.

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