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Interleaved Carbon Packing Slips

Padded books of packing slips with carbon interleaves for shipping duplicates. These qualify as interleaved carbon sets under HTS 4820.40, separate from single-copy slips.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4819.40.00Same rate: 37.5%

If printed bags or sacks with forms

Forms integral to paper bags classify under 4819, not separate stationery.

4820.50.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If albums containing form samples

Sample albums for collections including forms fall under 4820.50.

4809.90Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If carbon paper sold separately

Standalone carbon paper sheets are under 4809, excluding the interleaved set.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document carbon paper integration explicitly to avoid 4820.90 as other stationery

β€’ Comply with printing regulations; excessive color may trigger chapter 49 review

β€’ Test samples for US market; adhesive binding must hold for manifold integrity