Heading · Chapter 48
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
2 subheadings make up heading 4816 in chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Mexico 25% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Brazil 12.6% – 14.4% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 13.8% 
Argentina 12.6% – 16% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 14.9% 
Peru 6% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 14 tariff lines 
Japan Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 10% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$89kUS$89k+US$1m+US$4m+> US$37m
Exports: 112
- Thailand: US$110m
- China: US$93m
- United States: US$45m
- Indonesia: US$37m
- Germany: US$36m
- Japan: US$20m
- South Korea: US$8m
- Taiwan: US$6m
- Poland: US$6m
- Vietnam: US$5m
- Brazil: US$4m
- France: US$3m
- Mexico: US$3m
- United Kingdom: US$3m
- Netherlands: US$3m
- Türkiye: US$3m
- Singapore: US$3m
- Spain: US$2m
- India: US$2m
- Italy: US$2m
- Peru: US$1m
- Czechia: US$1m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$1m
- Kazakhstan: US$1m
- Malaysia: US$1m
- Canada: US$1m
- South Africa: US$1m
- El Salvador: US$974k
- Guatemala: US$944k
- Portugal: US$875k
- Russia: US$812k
- Belgium: US$764k
- Sweden: US$641k
- Egypt: US$582k
- Slovenia: US$530k
- Finland: US$510k
- Croatia: US$481k
- Serbia: US$461k
- Cyprus: US$402k
- Bahamas: US$366k
- Switzerland: US$320k
- Costa Rica: US$317k
- Greece: US$292k
- Hungary: US$175k
- Colombia: US$163k
- Chile: US$136k
- United Arab Emirates: US$116k
- Israel: US$111k
- Albania: US$108k
- Norway: US$90k
- Armenia: US$89k
- New Zealand: US$88k
- Denmark: US$78k
- Lithuania: US$69k
- Saudi Arabia: US$69k
- Philippines: US$69k
- Bulgaria: US$63k
- Ireland: US$63k
- Algeria: US$63k
- Slovakia: US$57k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$273kUS$273k+US$1m+US$6m+> US$10m
Imports: 210
- South Korea: US$96m
- Canada: US$29m
- United States: US$19m
- Thailand: US$14m
- Mexico: US$12m
- Philippines: US$11m
- Malaysia: US$10m
- Saudi Arabia: US$10m
- United Kingdom: US$10m
- Vietnam: US$9m
- South Africa: US$9m
- Cambodia: US$8m
- Australia: US$8m
- Spain: US$7m
- France: US$7m
- Indonesia: US$7m
- United Arab Emirates: US$7m
- Germany: US$6m
- Türkiye: US$6m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$6m
- Taiwan: US$6m
- Italy: US$5m
- Netherlands: US$4m
- Israel: US$4m
- China: US$4m
- Guatemala: US$4m
- Singapore: US$3m
- Poland: US$3m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$3m
- Russia: US$3m
- India: US$3m
- Sri Lanka: US$3m
- Jamaica: US$3m
- Iraq: US$2m
- Costa Rica: US$2m
- Laos: US$2m
- Ecuador: US$2m
- Peru: US$2m
- Nigeria: US$2m
- El Salvador: US$2m
- Venezuela: US$2m
- Romania: US$2m
- Belgium: US$2m
- Honduras: US$2m
- Ireland: US$2m
- Greece: US$2m
- Nicaragua: US$1m
- Morocco: US$1m
- Czechia: US$1m
- Paraguay: US$1m
- Portugal: US$1m
- Japan: US$1m
- Switzerland: US$1m
- Tunisia: US$1m
- Kenya: US$1m
- Panama: US$1m
- Azerbaijan: US$1m
- New Zealand: US$1m
- Slovenia: US$1m
- Serbia: US$1m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Thailand | US$110m | 26.6% |
| 2 |  China | US$93m | 22.4% |
| 3 | United States | US$45m | 10.8% |
| 4 |  Indonesia | US$37m | 9% |
| 5 |  Germany | US$36m | 8.7% |
| 6 | Japan | US$20m | 4.9% |
| 7 |  South Korea | US$8m | 2% |
| 8 | Taiwan | US$6m | 1.5% |
| 9 |  Poland | US$6m | 1.5% |
| 10 |  Vietnam | US$5m | 1.1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | US$96m | 23.3% |
| 2 | Canada | US$29m | 7.1% |
| 3 | United States | US$19m | 4.6% |
| 4 | Thailand | US$14m | 3.5% |
| 5 | Mexico | US$12m | 2.8% |
| 6 |  Philippines | US$11m | 2.6% |
| 7 |  Malaysia | US$10m | 2.5% |
| 8 |  Saudi Arabia | US$10m | 2.4% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | US$10m | 2.4% |
| 10 | Vietnam | US$9m | 2.1% |
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 4816 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 4816 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 4816 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 4816 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 4816 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 4816 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is 25%.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 4816 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 12.6% and 14.4%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 4816 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 12.6% and 16% (average 14.9%).
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 4816 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 6%.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 4816 into 14 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 4816 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 4816 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 4816 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
The Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) divides heading 4816 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 4816 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 4816 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 10%.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 4816 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 10%.
World trade in heading 4816 goods reached US$413m in 2024, down 12.4% on 2023.
Thailand was the largest exporter with 26.6% of the total, ahead of China.
South Korea imported the most (US$96m).
The United Kingdom ranked 14th among 112 exporters with US$3m.
The United Kingdom imported US$10m.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for 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?
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 fall under HS heading 4816, part of chapter 48, in section X of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4816 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4816 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying…?
Thailand, with US$110m in 2024 (26.6% of world exports).