Carbon paper — HTS 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
Chapter 48 › Heading 4809
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4809 is a broad product category for paper designed to copy, transfer, or help reproduce writing or images. It includes carbon paper, self-copy (carbonless) paper, and certain coated or impregnated papers used for duplicator stencils or offset plates. The paper may be printed or unprinted and may be presented in rolls or sheets.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, identify the paper’s specific type and construction—such as carbon paper, self-copy paper, or another copying or transfer paper—along with relevant physical details such as whether it is in rolls or sheets and how it is coated or impregnated. Read the complete 8-digit description and any chapter or section notes, because similar-looking paper products may belong elsewhere.
What to check
- Check the product’s technical description, including its copying or transfer mechanism, coatings, impregnation, layers, and intended use.
- Confirm whether the goods are carbon paper, self-copy (carbonless) paper, duplicator-stencil or offset-plate paper, or another covered type.
- Verify the form of presentation—rolls or sheets—and check any size, weight, or other distinctions stated in the candidate subheadings.
- Compare the full 8-digit HTSUS wording and applicable notes, not just the heading title or a keyword match.
- Keep product specifications, photographs, samples, and supplier documentation; ask a customs broker or request a binding ruling if classification remains uncertain.
HTS heading 4809 summary
Carbon paper is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4809.20 | Self-copy paper |
| 4809.90 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.