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HS HEADING 4809

Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets

In plain English

This category includes carbon paper, self-copy paper, and other types of copying or transfer papers, such as those coated or impregnated for duplicator stencils or offset plates. These items may be printed or unprinted and are available in rolls or sheets. One group covers self-copy paper, while the other group includes carbon paper and the remaining copying or transfer papers.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

4809.20

Paper; self-copy paper, whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets

4809.90

Paper; carbon paper and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets

Chapter 48 classification notes

Chapter 48 covers consumer + commercial paper products. Personal-import volumes minimal.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Books and printed materials go to Chapter 49 not 48; printing paper / blank paper is 48.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 48

RULES5,339COUNTRIES85ITEMS111CARRIERS28GUIDES46UNIQUE SOURCES645LATEST VERIFICATION2026-07-26MethodologyChangelog