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U.S. imports of self-copy paper, cut to size or shape (HS 481620) totaled $2.0M in July 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Self-Copy Paper, Cut to Size or Shape paid $180K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $1.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCarbonless copy paper — commonly known as NCR paper — relies on microencapsulated dye chemistry rather than carbon film to transfer impressions, making it a staple for multi-part business forms, invoices, and receipts. Germany leads US import supply under this heading, with Canada also a significant source, reflecting the strength of European and North American specialty coated-paper industries. The single tariff line 4816200000 covers all cut-to-size presentations; importers should confirm that the product is not in roll form, which would require classification under a different heading.
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No. Carbon paper (which uses a carbon or wax coating on a separate interleaf sheet) is classified under heading 4816 as well, but in a different subheading. Self-copy paper (481620) is carbonless — it uses pressure-sensitive microencapsulated chemistry applied directly to the paper surface, eliminating the need for a separate carbon sheet.
A mill certificate or technical data sheet confirming the microencapsulation coating system and the paper's intended use for pressure-sensitive copying is the most reliable supporting document. This distinguishes it from pressure-sensitive adhesive papers or other coated papers that might otherwise appear similar on a commercial invoice.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 4816
Subheading 481620 · $2.0M of $2.6M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4816200000 | Self-Copy Paper, Cut to Size or Shape | $2.0M | 9.14% | 86.06% | $180K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4816200000 | Self-Copy Paper, Cut to Size or Shape | $1.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Thailand together supply 92% of it.
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rate provision · imports
13.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.14%.
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$2.0MYoY · Pro
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$1.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.