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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
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 50%–60%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$413.4mWorld trade in 2024

2 subheadings make up heading 4816 in chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard).

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 statutory rate is between 50% and 60%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 4816 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in heading 4816 goods reached US$413.4m 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$96.4m).

The United Kingdom ranked 14th among 112 exporters with US$2.8m.

The United Kingdom imported US$9.8m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 50% – 60% Statutory rate (Law 474) 6 tariff lines · average 53.3% USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

Subheadings 2

World trade in 2024

4816 · US$413.4m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$89.2kUS$89.2k+US$1.1m+US$3.9m+> US$37m

Exports: 112
  1. Thailand: US$110.2m
  2. China: US$92.5m
  3. United States: US$44.8m
  4. Indonesia: US$37m
  5. Germany: US$35.8m
  6. Japan: US$20.1m
  7. South Korea: US$8.5m
  8. Taiwan: US$6.3m
  9. Poland: US$6.2m
  10. Vietnam: US$4.6m
  11. Brazil: US$3.9m
  12. France: US$3.3m
  13. Mexico: US$3.2m
  14. United Kingdom: US$2.8m
  15. Netherlands: US$2.7m
  16. Türkiye: US$2.7m
  17. Singapore: US$2.7m
  18. Spain: US$2.3m
  19. India: US$2m
  20. Italy: US$1.8m
  21. Peru: US$1.5m
  22. Czechia: US$1.5m
  23. Hong Kong SAR China: US$1.3m
  24. Kazakhstan: US$1.2m
  25. Malaysia: US$1.1m
  26. Canada: US$1.1m
  27. South Africa: US$1.1m
  28. El Salvador: US$974.3k
  29. Guatemala: US$943.9k
  30. Portugal: US$874.8k
  31. Russia: US$812.2k
  32. Belgium: US$764.4k
  33. Sweden: US$640.5k
  34. Egypt: US$582.1k
  35. Slovenia: US$529.8k
  36. Finland: US$509.7k
  37. Croatia: US$481.2k
  38. Serbia: US$460.8k
  39. Cyprus: US$402.2k
  40. Bahamas: US$366.4k
  41. Switzerland: US$320.1k
  42. Costa Rica: US$316.8k
  43. Greece: US$291.9k
  44. Hungary: US$175.3k
  45. Colombia: US$163.2k
  46. Chile: US$136k
  47. United Arab Emirates: US$115.6k
  48. Israel: US$111.1k
  49. Albania: US$107.7k
  50. Norway: US$89.7k
  51. Armenia: US$89.2k
  52. New Zealand: US$88.2k
  53. Denmark: US$77.8k
  54. Lithuania: US$69.2k
  55. Saudi Arabia: US$69.2k
  56. Philippines: US$68.8k
  57. Bulgaria: US$63.4k
  58. Ireland: US$62.7k
  59. Algeria: US$62.5k
  60. Slovakia: US$57.2k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Thailand US$110.2m 26.6%
2 China US$92.5m 22.4%
3 United States US$44.8m 10.8%
4 Indonesia US$37m 9%
5 Germany US$35.8m 8.7%
6 Japan US$20.1m 4.9%
7 South Korea US$8.5m 2%
8 Taiwan US$6.3m 1.5%
9 Poland US$6.2m 1.5%
10 Vietnam US$4.6m 1.1%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 South Korea US$96.4m 23.3%
2 Canada US$29.2m 7.1%
3 United States US$19.1m 4.6%
4 Thailand US$14.3m 3.5%
5 Mexico US$11.6m 2.8%
6 Philippines US$10.6m 2.6%
7 Malaysia US$10.1m 2.5%
8 Saudi Arabia US$9.9m 2.4%
9 United Kingdom US$9.8m 2.4%
10 Vietnam US$8.6m 2.1%

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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$110.2m in 2024 (26.6% of world exports).