# Customs tariff code 4816.20: Self-copy paper

> Customs tariff code 4816.20 covers Self-copy paper. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.

- Source: https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/481620
- Reference data as at: 2026-07-01
- Customs code: 4816.20
- Third-country duty: 0 %
- Declarable: no

## Where this code sits in the tariff

- 48 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD; ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, OF PAPER OR OF PAPERBOARD
  - 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
    - 4816.20 Self-copy paper

## Duty rates and preferences

| Origin | Rate | Basis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United States | 0 % | Tariff preference |

## Binding tariff information for this code

- **IE07NT-14-54-04** (IE): 2-PLY SELF COPY PAPER ROLLS (TWO LAYER: YELLOW AND WHITE, CARBONLESS), OF A WIDTH OF 8CM, FOR USE IN CASH REGISTERS AND CREDIT CARD RECEIPT PRINTERS.

## Notes that govern this classification

### Pos. 4816

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

## Subdivisions of this code

- 4816.20.00.00.0 präpariertes Durchschreibepapier

## Frequently asked questions

### What does customs tariff code 4816.20 cover?

Code 4816.20 covers Self-copy paper. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

### What is the duty rate for 4816.20?

The third-country duty rate for 4816.20 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 4816.20?

The first six digits form the HS code: 481620. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

### How many digits does 4816.20 have?

4816.20 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

### Where does 4816.20 sit in the tariff?

4816.20 sits in this hierarchy: 48 PAPER AND PAPERBOARD; ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, OF PAPER OR OF PAPERBOARD > 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. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

### Is there binding tariff information for 4816.20?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 4816.20, for example IE07NT-14-54-04. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.

### 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 4816.20 change?

4816.20 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.

Published by TC21 Ventures GmbH, Berlin. Derived from the Combined Nomenclature, TARIC, and the EBTI database. When citing, please link https://www.zolltarif-finder.de/en/customs-code/481620.