Customs tariff code 4816.20.00: Self-copy paper
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 4816.20.00 covers Self-copy paper. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
4816.20.00 is CN code 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
- 4816.20.00
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 3
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 48PAPER AND PAPERBOARD; ARTICLES OF PAPER PULP, OF PAPER OR OF PAPERBOARD
- 4816Carbon 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
- 4816.20Self-copy paper
- 4816.20.00Self-copy paper
From HS code to customs tariff code 4816.20.00
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
Papier met -volgens opgave- onder andere de volgende kenmerken: - zelfkopiërend; - voor het maken van doorslagen en overdrukken; - aan 1 zijde voorzien van een organische deklaag of aan 1 zijde voorzien van een organische deklaag en aan de andere zijde van een deklaag op basis van calciumcarbonaat; - in de vorm van een kettingformulier; - op rollen met een breedte van 25 cm.
LOT DE 50 FEUILLETS AUTOCOPIANTS 2 OU 3 PLIS, IMPRIMES OU NON.
Dle údajů žadatele a předloženého vzorku se jedná o pokladní kotouček, sestávající ze dvou vrstev papírové pásky navinuté na plastové dutince. Vrchní páska je ze samopropisovacího běleného papíru a spodní páska je z papíru žluté barvy. Na spodní pásku se propisuje tisk záznamu, pořízený v registračních nebo jiných pokladnách, kalkulačkách nebo zařízeních výpočetní techniky. Šířka pásky 112 mm.
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
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 4816.20.00 cover?
Code 4816.20.00 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 4816.20.00?
The third-country duty rate for 4816.20.00 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 4816.20.00?
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 4816.20.00 have?
4816.20.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 4816.20.00 sit in the tariff?
4816.20.00 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 > 481620 Self-copy paper. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 4816.20.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 4816.20.00, for example NLRTD-2015-0715. 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 4816.20.00 change?
4816.20.00 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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