Multi-Part Carbonless Purchase Order Sets from Japan
Collated sets of 3-5 part carbonless forms for purchase orders, generating copies via micro-encapsulation. Falls under HTS 4820.40 as manifold business forms, emphasizing the multi-copy business application.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab certification on carbonless coating if requested, to distinguish from plain paper products
• Declare exact number of copies per set; varying ply counts can affect duty but stays in 4820.40
• Avoid bulk loose sets; ensure collated and bound to meet manifold form definition