Customs tariff code 4816: Kohlepapier, präpariertes Durchschreibepapier und anderes Vervielfältigungs- und…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 4816 covers Kohlepapier, präpariertes Durchschreibepapier und anderes Vervielfältigungs- und Umdruckpapier (ausgenommen Waren der Position 4809), vollständige Dauerschablonen und Offsetplatten aus Papier, auch in Kartons. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
4816 is heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 48. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 4816
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 48PAPER AND PAPERBOARD; ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, OF PAPER OR OF PAPERBOARD
- 4816Kohlepapier, präpariertes Durchschreibepapier und anderes Vervielfältigungs- und Umdruckpapier (ausgenommen Waren der Position 4809), vollständige Dauerschablonen und Offsetplatten aus Papier, auch in Kartons
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United States | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 4816 20 00: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Position 4816 des HS, Teil A Ziffer 2. Die Erzeugnisse dieser Unterposition dürfen nicht den in Anmerkung 8 zu Kapitel 48 genannten Abmessungskriterien entsprechen (Position 4809). (entfallen) bis Zu Unterposition 4816 90 00: Siehe die Erläuterungen zu Pos. 4816 des HS, Teil A. Ziffer 1) und 3) und, Teil B. Ziffer 1. Die Erzeugnisse dieser Unterposition dürfen nicht den in Anmerkung 8 zu Kapitel 48 genannten Abmessungskriterien entsprechen (Position 4809). Hierher gehören auch Offsetplatten (siehe Erläuterungen zu Position 4816 des HS, Teil B. Ziffer 2 zweiter Satz). Diese Erzeugnisse unterliegen keinen Abmessungskriterien.
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 4816 cover?
Code 4816 covers Kohlepapier, präpariertes Durchschreibepapier und anderes Vervielfältigungs- und Umdruckpapier (ausgenommen Waren der Position 4809), vollständige Dauerschablonen und Offsetplatten aus Papier, auch in Kartons. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 4816?
The third-country duty rate for 4816 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 4816?
The first six digits form the HS code: 4816. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 4816 have?
4816 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4816 sit in the tariff?
4816 sits in this hierarchy: 48 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD; ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, OF PAPER OR OF PAPERBOARD. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4816?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 4816. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 4816 change?
4816 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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