HTSUS, United States

4816.20.00.00

Self-copy paper

Classification path

  1. Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes
  2. Self-copy paper

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
Free
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
30%
Unit of quantity
kg

Related lines in heading 4816

About heading 4816

Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes

Heading 4816 covers carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers outside heading 4809, plus paper duplicator stencils and paper offset plates, whether or not put up in boxes. The heading is split into self-copy paper under 4816.20.00.00 and all other goods under 4816.90.01.00. Both listed lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Full guide to heading 4816

Products in this heading

  • Self-copy paper put up in boxes
  • Self-copy paper sheets cut for business forms
  • Paper duplicator stencils
  • Paper offset plates
  • Copying or transfer paper packed in boxes
  • Transfer paper sheets cut to size for copying

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for self-copy paper?

Self-copy paper of heading 4816 falls under 4816.20.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free. Self-copy paper in rolls or sheets is outside this heading and is classified in heading 4809.

What is the duty on paper duplicator stencils?

Paper duplicator stencils are classified in 4816.90.01.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify paper offset plates?

Paper offset plates belong in the other subheading of heading 4816, 4816.90.01.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. If the offset plate paper is coated or impregnated and in rolls or sheets, heading 4809 applies.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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