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HS code for stencils (paper)
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “stencils (paper)” points to heading 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. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
In the UK Global Tariff, 4816 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 4816 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 4816 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
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 See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for stencils (paper)?
Stencils (paper) are classified under 4816 (Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.